Gun of the Black Sun
Film Information page: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0892077/
Synopsis
In 1940 the Romanian Iron Guard places an ancient spell upon a golden Luger handgun ~ a gift to them from Himmler of the SS. Year's later in modern day Bucharest, Loredana Anescu finds the gun among her dying Grandfather's possessions. Long awaiting its re~emergence is Damian Lupescu, owner of Archangel Electronics, who has dreamed of using the power bestowed on the gun to restore fascism in Europe through the medium of modern technology. Knowing nothing of its dark and mystical past, Loredana unwittingly gives the Luger to Irishman Axel O'Rourke, a Nightclub owner who runs a cigarette smuggling operation from Bucharest to London. Lupescu learns that Loredana has found the Luger and goes after her to get it, she escapes with Axel into the country. Lupescu's henchmen catch up with them, taking Loredana and the Luger, leaving Axel for dead. On learning the legend of the Luger, Axel is urged to follow Lupescu to destroy it. Back in London Axel tracks down Lupescu to put and end to his fanatical plan.
This film has cult written all over it. And if bikes, swords, Ian Wright (yes the formal Arsenal footballer), fast women, guns and dodgy deals are your thing it’d be worth getting yourself a crate of beers, some mates and enjoying the fast paced action and intrigue. However, the film shows the constraints of a small budget and could be regarded as typical straight-to-DVD fodder so it will not please everybody. If you’re more used to art houses or big summer blockbusters it’s probably best to steer clear.
