Instead of preaching about the dangers of hand gun ownership, American Gun is a wonderful film that encourages us to talk about the pros and cons of this issue. James Coburn (Martin Tillman)is perfectly cast as the WWII vet who i haunted by his past. His cross-country journey that traces a gun from its manufacturing plant to its current owner reveals a history that will certainly be interpreted on an individual basis. Barbara Bain (from the original Mission Impossible TV series)plays Martin's wife to perfection. Coburn's final film is one of his best and a shining example of why he was so special.