The Gunman
5.8/10
Rating
115 min
Runtime
2015
Release Year
Pierre Morel
Director
Cast
Sean Penn, Jasmine Trinca, Javier Bardem, Ray Winstone, Mark Rylance
Quick Synopsis
Eight years after escaping the Congo where he assassinated the country's minister of mining, former hitman Jim Terrier is living a quieter life, struggling with PTSD and working on well-digging projects as a way to make amends for his violent history. When someone tries to kill him, Terrier travels to London to uncover who is targeting him and their motives. During his investigation, he reconnects with Annie, a woman he once loved, who is now married to a slick businessman involved in African affairs.
Detailed Synopsis of The Gunman
Eight years after fleeing the Congo following his assassination of that country's minister of mining, former assassin Jim Terrier is back, suffering from PTSD and digging wells to atone for his violent past. After an attempt is made on his life, Terrier flies to London to find out who wants him dead -- and why. Terrier's search leads him to a reunion with Annie, a woman he once loved, who is now married to an oily businessman with dealings in Africa.
