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This Gun for Hire
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This Gun for Hire

1942-04-24 · 81 min · ★ 7.0

Crime · Thriller

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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Production details

Directors
Frank Tuttle
Production companies
Paramount Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 512,423
Revenue
USD 1,000,000

Top Cast

Alan LaddAlan LaddPhilip Raven
Veronica LakeVeronica LakeEllen Graham
Robert PrestonRobert PrestonDet. Michael Crane
Laird CregarLaird CregarWillard Gates
Tully MarshallTully MarshallAlvin Brewster
Marc LawrenceMarc LawrenceTommy
Olin HowlandOlin HowlandBlair Fletcher
Roger ImhofRoger ImhofSenator Burnett
Pamela BlakePamela BlakeAnnie
Frank FergusonFrank FergusonAlbert Baker
Victor KilianVictor KilianDrew
Patricia FarrPatricia FarrRuby
Harry ShannonHarry ShannonSteve Finnerty
Charles Cahill WilsonCharles Cahill WilsonPolice Captain
Mikhail RasumnyMikhail RasumnySlukey
Bernadene HayesBernadene HayesAlbert Baker's Secretary
Mary DavenportMary DavenportSalesgirl
Chester CluteChester CluteRooming House Manager
Charles ArntCharles ArntMale Dressmaker
Earle S. DeweyEarle S. DeweyMr. Collins

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