This Gun for Hire

A Lone Wolf…dynamite with a girl or a gun!

19421h 21m7.0(197 votes)

CrimeThrillerMystery

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…

This Gun for Hire (1942) is a crime, thriller, and mystery film directed by Frank Tuttle. It stars Alan Ladd, Veronica Lake, and Robert Preston. The film runs for 1 hour 21 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.0 out of 10 from 197 votes.

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Director

Frank Tuttle

Cast

Alan Ladd

Philip Raven

Veronica Lake

Ellen Graham

Robert Preston

Det. Michael Crane

Laird Cregar

Willard Gates

Tully Marshall

Alvin Brewster

Marc Lawrence

Tommy

Olin Howland

Blair Fletcher

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Where can I watch This Gun for Hire?

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Who stars in This Gun for Hire?

This Gun for Hire stars Alan Ladd, Veronica Lake, Robert Preston, and Laird Cregar, and was directed by Frank Tuttle.

How long is This Gun for Hire?

This Gun for Hire has a runtime of 1 hour 21 minutes.

When did This Gun for Hire come out?

This Gun for Hire was released in 1942.

What genre is This Gun for Hire?

This Gun for Hire is a crime, thriller, and mystery film.

Is This Gun for Hire worth watching?

This Gun for Hire holds an average audience score of 7.0 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.