Under the Gun
"Story of a prison farm that gave a convict a gun...and gave him a pardon if he used it!"
Originally released in 1951. Under the Gun is a crime film. directed by Ted Tetzlaff. At just 83 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Richard Conte, Audrey Totter, and Sam Jaffe
Synopsis
A convicted racketeer becomes prison trustee when an inmate whom he persuaded to escape is killed.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 22, 1951
74 years ago
Runtime
1h 23m
83 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (7 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Richard Conte
as Bert Galvin
Audrey Totter
as Ruth Williams
Sam Jaffe
as Samuel Gower
John McIntire
as Sheriff Bill Langley
Shepperd Strudwick
as Milo Bragg
Gregg Martell
as Nero, Burly Henchman
Phillip Pine
as Gandy
Donald Randolph
as Arthur Sherbourne, district attorney
Royal Dano
as Sam Nugent, trustee-gunner
Richard Taber
as Five Shot
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Universal International Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Under the Gun about?
A convicted racketeer becomes prison trustee when an inmate whom he persuaded to escape is killed.
Who directed Under the Gun?
Under the Gun was directed by Ted Tetzlaff.
How long is Under the Gun?
Under the Gun has a runtime of 1 hours and 23 minutes (83 minutes total).
When was Under the Gun released?
Under the Gun was released on February 22, 1951 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Under the Gun?
The main cast of Under the Gun includes Richard Conte, Audrey Totter, Sam Jaffe, John McIntire, Shepperd Strudwick.