A new trailer for The Gunman has been revealed. Sean Penn fights back after the past catches up with him in the clip, Digital Spy reports.

Penn and Javier Bardem go head-to-head in the action thriller, which comes from Taken director Pierre Morel.

Penn plays international spy Jim Terrier in the film, based on the novel of the same name from author Jean-Patrick Manchette. Terrier must clear his name and defend himself against the organisation that he used to work for.

Idris Elba and Jasmine Trinca also star in the movie, set for release in the UK and US on March 20.