Men with Guns

Men with Guns

A New Film From The Director of "Lone Star"

R 1998 · 127 min · ★ 6.3 · Drama, Adventure

Dr. Fuentes is a medical professor approaching his retirement and journeys to find old students, with sometimes disturbing results.

Directed by John Sayles · Written by John Sayles

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