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which had been filmed several times previously, notably with

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. It was directed by Lou Antonio for the USA Network. It starred Robert Wagner who in 2000 said it was one of his favorite roles.

Cast

* Robert Wagner * Nancy Everhard *

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Reception

The ''Vancouver Sun'' said "the unlikely romance between Wagner and his stripper hostage, played by Nancy Everhard, never ignites. Wagner's cold and wooden presence only makes Everhard's efforts to seduce him appear ridiculously contrived." The reviewer added what makes the fl "worth watching is a wonderful performance by John Harkins." The ''Chicago Tribune'' wrote "Many viewers may, in fact, find themselves made uncomfortable as they watch the sleek and sophisticated Wagner try to get down and dirty."Shooting blanks Robert Wagner misses the mark in USA's `Gun': ORTH SPORTS FINAL, C EditionRick Kogan, TV/radio critic. Chicago Tribune 9 Jan 1991: 7.

References

External links

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