This Gun for Hire
"A Lone Wolf…dynamite with a girl or a gun!"
Originally released in 1942. This Gun for Hire is a crime/thriller film. directed by Frank Tuttle. At just 81 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Veronica Lake, Robert Preston, and Laird Cregar
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 24, 1942
83 years ago
Runtime
1h 21m
81 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Good (183 votes)
Budget
$512.4K
Production budget
Box Office
$1M
2.0x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $512,423
- Revenue
- $1,000,000
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is This Gun for Hire about?
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 Ga...
Who directed This Gun for Hire?
This Gun for Hire was directed by Frank Tuttle.
How long is This Gun for Hire?
This Gun for Hire has a runtime of 1 hours and 21 minutes (81 minutes total).
When was This Gun for Hire released?
This Gun for Hire was released on April 24, 1942 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in This Gun for Hire?
The main cast of This Gun for Hire includes Veronica Lake, Robert Preston, Laird Cregar, Alan Ladd, Tully Marshall.
Is This Gun for Hire worth watching?
This Gun for Hire has a user rating of 7.0/10 based on 183 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.