This Gun for Hire (1942)
This Gun for Hire is a 1942 crime movie directed by Frank Tuttle, with a running time of 1h 21m. It stars Alan Ladd, Veronica Lake and Robert Preston.
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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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 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.
When was This Gun for Hire released?
This Gun for Hire was released on 24 April 1942.
How long is This Gun for Hire?
This Gun for Hire runs 1h 21m.
Who made This Gun for Hire?
This Gun for Hire was directed by Frank Tuttle.
Where can I watch This Gun for Hire?
This Gun for Hire is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch This Gun for Hire
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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Cast
- Alan Ladd as Philip Raven
- Veronica Lake as Ellen Graham
- Robert Preston as Det. Michael Crane
- Laird Cregar as Willard Gates
- 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
- Victor Kilian as Drew
- Patricia Farr as Ruby
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