This Gun for Hire (1942)
A Lone Wolf…dynamite with a girl or a gun!
Storyline
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 |
|---|---|
| Release date | May 13, 1942 |
| Status | Released |
| Keywords | police, cat, hitman, train, paranoia, conspiracy, black and white, hired killer, police shootout, propaganda, femme fatale, film noir |
FAQ
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 May 13, 1942 (status: Released).
Who directed This Gun for Hire?
Frank Tuttle directed This Gun for Hire.
What is the TMDB rating of This Gun for Hire?
This Gun for Hire has a TMDB rating of 7.0/10 from 197 votes.