This Gun for Hire
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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Where can I watch This Gun for Hire in the United States?
This Gun for Hire is not on a subscription streaming service in the United States at the moment, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
What are the ratings for This Gun for Hire?
This Gun for Hire scores 7.0 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in This Gun for Hire?
This Gun for Hire stars Alan Ladd, Veronica Lake, Robert Preston, Laird Cregar, and Tully Marshall. Frank Tuttle is the director.
How long is This Gun for Hire?
This Gun for Hire runs 1h 21m (81 minutes).
When did This Gun for Hire come out?
This Gun for Hire was released on April 24, 1942.
Which studio made This Gun for Hire?
This Gun for Hire was produced by Paramount Pictures in the United States.
What was the budget for This Gun for Hire?
This Gun for Hire was made on a budget of $512,423.
How much did This Gun for Hire make at the box office?
This Gun for Hire grossed $1,000,000 worldwide, against a budget of $512,423.
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