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| Director: John Sayles
Actors: Federico Luppi, Damian Delgado, Dan Rivera Gonzalez, Tania Cruz, Damian Alcazar
Studio: Sony Pictures
List Price: $102.98
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Rating:  25 reviews
Sales Rank: 1103
Format: Color, Subtitled, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), Italian (Original Language), Spanish (Original Language)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Media: VHS Tape
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 128 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 4.2 x 1.1
ISBN: 0767803310
UPC: 043396297531
EAN: 9780767803311
ASIN: 0767803310
Theatrical Release Date: March 27, 1998
Release Date: August 25, 1998
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Shipping: Expedited shipping available
Condition: Former rental, plays well. Usual stickers
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| Customer Reviews:
 Everyone should see this film July 2, 1999
Shekeda@greatcircle.net.au (Melbourne, Australia)
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
This movie is truly fantastic. The story is somewhat depressing but it also leaves a feeling of hope. It's dramatic, suspenseful, funny and sad but wholly engrossing.The cinematography is wonderful. The writing, casting, acting, locations and music are all superb. Even though the film contains many 'flashback' sequences those parts are easily distinguished from the 'present'. Also, don't let the fact that it's (mostly) subtitled put you off - you probably won't realise you're reading, after a while! Altogether, a wonderful film that would be enjoyed by anyone - whether living close to Latin America or half a world away.
Excellent, Powerful, YOU MUST SEE THIS MOVIE! November 16, 1999
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
The most amazing film I've seen in a long time. Sayles does outstanding work as a director coordinating his cast: those characters meant to speak spanish speak spanish, those from the united states, english, and native peoples their own language! Incredible! A movie that will make you think.
excellent, but (contrary to above) not in mexico August 4, 2000
J. Christmas (New Brunswick, NJ)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
This is a wonderful movie. A beautiful story is interwoven with complex ideas about religion, death, politics, and "might makes right" philosophy.I just want to point out that contrary to what a few reviewers said, this movie clearly did not take place in Mexico. Doctor Fuentes specifically says, in one scene, that Mexico is North of where they are. What country it takes place in is not possible to determine, and this seems deliberate to me.
100% Guatemala February 22, 2005
Jeremy Carter
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
The basis of the movie was taken from a secondary character in Francisco Goldman's book "The Long Night of White Chickens", which is about Guatemala during the civil war, also the cover photo is the work of a Guatemalan photographer, Palma. Excellent movie.
A must-see for anyone interested in Latin America November 21, 1998
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
Men with Guns is one of the most moving and important movies I have ever seen. It reflects the socioeconomic and political struggles which have shaped Latin America and reminds us that the road to democracy in this region was paved with the sweat and blood of the innocent and poor. The characters in the film reel you in and you will find yourself empathizing with even the most evil of them. It is a startling, although generalized account of the violence which has characterized Latin nations and the scenes will remain with you for a long time.
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