This Gun for Hire
A Lone Wolf…dynamite with a girl or a gun!
Sadistic killer-for-hire Philip Raven becomes enraged when his latest job is paid off in marked bills. Vowing to track down his double-crossing boss, nightclub executive Gates, Raven sits beside Gates' lovely new employee, Ellen, on a train out of town. Although Ellen is engaged to marry the police lieutenant who's hunting down Raven, she decides to try and set the misguided hit man straight as he hides from the cops and plots his revenge.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: This Gun for Hire
- Genres: Crime, Thriller, Mystery
- Release Date: 1942-04-24
- Runtime: 81 minutes
- Rating: 6.9/10 (173 votes)
- Budget: $512,423
- Revenue: $1,000,000
- Production Companies: Paramount Pictures
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.7046
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew
Veronica Lake
as Ellen Graham
Robert Preston
as Det. Michael Crane
Laird Cregar
as Willard Gates
Alan Ladd
as Philip Raven
Tully Marshall
as Alvin Brewster
Marc Lawrence
as Tommy
Olin Howland
as Blair Fletcher
Roger Imhof
as Senator Burnett
Pamela Blake
as Annie
Frank Ferguson
as Albert Baker
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is This Gun for Hire?▼
This Gun for Hire is a Crime, Thriller, Mystery movie directed by . It was released on 1942-04-24.
Who are the main actors in This Gun for Hire?▼
The main cast includes Veronica Lake, Robert Preston, Laird Cregar, Alan Ladd, Tully Marshall, .
Where can I watch This Gun for Hire online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if This Gun for Hire is available.
Is This Gun for Hire based on a true story?▼
A Lone Wolf…dynamite with a girl or a gun!
What is the IMDb rating of This Gun for Hire?▼
This Gun for Hire has an IMDb rating of 6.9/10 based on 173 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of This Gun for Hire?▼
The movie had a production budget of $512,423 and earned $1,000,000 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for This Gun for Hire?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Paramount Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was This Gun for Hire filmed?▼
This Gun for Hire was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is This Gun for Hire?▼
The total runtime of This Gun for Hire is 81 minutes.
Is This Gun for Hire suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to This Gun for Hire?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to This Gun for Hire.
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