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They Gave Him a Gun

They Gave Him a Gun

Two Dramas of Cold-Blooded Violence and Smoldering Love combined into One Red-Hot GREAT Thrill Show

With no other prospects, a World War I veteran puts the skills they taught him in the War to use.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: They Gave Him a Gun
  • Genres: War, Crime, Drama
  • Release Date: 1937-05-07
  • Runtime: 94 minutes
  • Rating: 6.2/10 (5 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.3425
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Spencer Tracy

Spencer Tracy

as Fred P. Willis

Gladys George

Gladys George

as Rose Duffy

Franchot Tone

Franchot Tone

as James 'Jimmy' Davis

Edgar Dearing

Edgar Dearing

as Sgt. Meadowlark

Mary Treen

Mary Treen

as Saxe

Cliff Edwards

Cliff Edwards

as Laro

Charles Trowbridge

Charles Trowbridge

as Judge

Ernie Alexander

Ernie Alexander

as Admiring Soldier (uncredited)

Hooper Atchley

Hooper Atchley

as Army Doctor (uncredited)

Irving Bacon

Irving Bacon

as Tall Soldier (uncredited)

Gallery

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External Links

Keywords

self sacrificeworld war igangsterarmy nursefield hospital

Frequently Asked Questions

What is They Gave Him a Gun?

They Gave Him a Gun is a War, Crime, Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1937-05-07.

Who are the main actors in They Gave Him a Gun?

The main cast includes Spencer Tracy, Gladys George, Franchot Tone, Edgar Dearing, Mary Treen, .

Where can I watch They Gave Him a Gun online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if They Gave Him a Gun is available.

Is They Gave Him a Gun based on a true story?

Two Dramas of Cold-Blooded Violence and Smoldering Love combined into One Red-Hot GREAT Thrill Show

What is the IMDb rating of They Gave Him a Gun?

They Gave Him a Gun has an IMDb rating of 6.2/10 based on 5 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of They Gave Him a Gun?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for They Gave Him a Gun?

The soundtrack was composed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was They Gave Him a Gun filmed?

They Gave Him a Gun was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is They Gave Him a Gun?

The total runtime of They Gave Him a Gun is 94 minutes.

Is They Gave Him a Gun suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to They Gave Him a Gun?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to They Gave Him a Gun.

Does They Gave Him a Gun have a post-credit scene?

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