Handgun (1983)
She said no...and she meant it!
Shortly after moving to Dallas, a young woman is raped at gunpoint. Her intense anger drives her to seek revenge, and she becomes a hunter on a vengeance mission.
Director: Tony Garnett
Genre: Drama, Action, Crime
Runtime: 101 min
Release Date: May 12, 1983
Cast
- Karen Young - Kathleen
- Clayton Day - Larry
- Suzie Humphreys - Nancy
- Helena Humann - Miss Davis
- Ben Jones - Chuck
- Jane Abbott - Lady
- Jane Simoneau - Lady
- Peggy Akin - Lady
- Joe Bowman - Trickshooter
- John Tufts Jr. - Tranquillizer Gun Man
Screenplay
Music: Mike Post
Cinematography: Charles Stewart
Editing: Bill Shapter
Production: EMI Films, Kestrel Films
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Uncontrollable Anger and Destruction, Heavy Consequences of Friendship Betrayal, Street Justice and Vigilantes, Martial Arts Master and Vengeance, Teacher-Student Relationship
Keywords
rape, gun, texas, sexual violence, teacher, revenge, rape and revenge
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Handgun about?
- Shortly after moving to Dallas, a young woman is raped at gunpoint. Her intense anger drives her to seek revenge, and she becomes a hunter on a vengeance mission.
- Who directed Handgun?
- Handgun was directed by Tony Garnett.
- Who stars in Handgun?
- Handgun stars Karen Young, Clayton Day, Suzie Humphreys, Helena Humann, Ben Jones, Jane Abbott.
- How long is Handgun?
- Handgun has a runtime of 1h 41m (101 minutes).
- What genre is Handgun?
- Handgun is a Drama, Action, Crime film.
- Where was Handgun produced?
- Handgun was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Handgun?
- The themes of Handgun include: Uncontrollable Anger and Destruction, Heavy Consequences of Friendship Betrayal, Street Justice and Vigilantes, Martial Arts Master and Vengeance, Teacher-Student Relationship.