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  • This Gun for Hire (1942)
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    81 min | Crime, Drama, Film-Noir
This Gun for Hire (1942)
Passed
81 min | Crime, Drama, Film-Noir

When assassin Philip Raven shoots a blackmailer and his beautiful female companion dead, he is paid off in marked bills by his treasonous employer who is working with foreign spies.
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Director
Writers
Albert Maltz (screen play) | W.R. Burnett (screen play) | Graham Greene (based on the novel by)
Composer
David Buttolph (musical score)
Cinematographer
John F. Seitz (as John Seitz)
Editor
Archie Marshek (edited by)
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Release date
Apr 24, 1942 (United States)
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79 cast members
Name Known for
Veronica Lake
Ellen Graham Ellen Graham   See fewer
Robert Preston
Michael Crane Michael Crane   See fewer
Laird Cregar
Willard Gates Willard Gates   See fewer
Alan Ladd
Philip Raven Philip Raven   See fewer
Tully Marshall
Alvin Brewster Alvin Brewster   See fewer
Olin Howland
Blair Fletcher (as Olin Howlin) Blair Fletcher (as Olin Howlin)   See fewer
Roger Imhof
Senator Burnett Senator Burnett   See fewer
Frank Ferguson
Albert Baker Albert Baker   See fewer
Harry Shannon
Steve Finnerty Steve Finnerty   See fewer
Charles C. Wilson
Police Captain Police Captain   See fewer
Bernadene Hayes
Albert Baker's Secretary Albert Baker's Secretary   See fewer
Mary Davenport
Salesgirl Salesgirl   See fewer
Chester Clute
Rooming House Manager Rooming House Manager   See fewer
Charles Arnt
Male Dressmaker Male Dressmaker   See fewer
Earle S. Dewey
Mr. Collins (as Earle Dewey) Mr. Collins (as Earle Dewey)   See fewer
Clem Bevans
Scissor Grinder Scissor Grinder   See fewer
Lynda Grey
Gates' Secretary Gates' Secretary   See fewer
Virita Campbell
Little Girl Little Girl   See fewer
George Anderson
Plainclothesman (uncredited) Plainclothesman (uncredited)   See fewer
Don Barclay
Piano Player (uncredited) Piano Player (uncredited)   See fewer
Ernest Baskett
Porter (uncredited) Porter (uncredited)   See fewer
Jack Baxley
Innocent Dupe (uncredited) Innocent Dupe (uncredited)   See fewer
Karin Booth
Waitress (uncredited) Waitress (uncredited)   See fewer
Harry Brown
Superintendent (uncredited) Superintendent (uncredited)   See fewer
William Cabanne
Laundry Truck Driver (uncredited) Laundry Truck Driver (uncredited)   See fewer
Eddy Chandler
Demolition Foreman (uncredited) Demolition Foreman (uncredited)   See fewer
Jack Cheatham
Policeman (uncredited) Policeman (uncredited)   See fewer
Kenneth Chryst
Workman (uncredited) Workman (uncredited)   See fewer
Yvonne De Carlo
Showgirl at Neptune Club (uncredited) Showgirl at Neptune Club (uncredited)   See fewer
Gordon De Main
Superintendent (uncredited) Superintendent (uncredited)   See fewer
June Evans
Saleslady's Mother (uncredited) Saleslady's Mother (uncredited)   See fewer
Jim Farley
Night Watchman (uncredited) Night Watchman (uncredited)   See fewer
Virginia Farmer
Maid in Dress Shop (uncredited) Maid in Dress Shop (uncredited)   See fewer
Betty Farrington
Woman on Bridge (uncredited) Woman on Bridge (uncredited)   See fewer
Sam Finn
Restaurant Patron (uncredited) Restaurant Patron (uncredited)   See fewer
Kenneth Gibson
Tour Group Member (uncredited) Tour Group Member (uncredited)   See fewer
Chuck Hamilton
Policeman (uncredited) Policeman (uncredited)   See fewer
Sam Harris
Man at Rehearsal (uncredited) Man at Rehearsal (uncredited)   See fewer
Harry Harvey
Passenger (uncredited) Passenger (uncredited)   See fewer
Harry Hayden
Man in Restaurant Recognizing Gates (uncredited) Man in Restaurant Recognizing Gates (uncredited)   See fewer
Charles Irwin
Old Irishman (uncredited) Old Irishman (uncredited)   See fewer
Dave Kashner
Whip Actor (uncredited) Whip Actor (uncredited)   See fewer
Louise La Planche
Dancer (uncredited) Dancer (uncredited)   See fewer
Lora Lee
Girl in Car (uncredited) Girl in Car (uncredited)   See fewer
Arthur Loft
Man who Bumps into Raven (uncredited) Man who Bumps into Raven (uncredited)   See fewer
Patsy Mace
Young Girl in Reception Room (uncredited) Young Girl in Reception Room (uncredited)   See fewer
George Magrill
Policeman (uncredited) Policeman (uncredited)   See fewer
William Marion
Tour Group Member (uncredited) Tour Group Member (uncredited)   See fewer
John Marston
Superintendent (uncredited) Superintendent (uncredited)   See fewer
Charles McMurphy
Detective (uncredited) Detective (uncredited)   See fewer
Ivan Miller
Doorman (uncredited) Doorman (uncredited)   See fewer
Charles R. Moore
Pullman Waiter (uncredited) Pullman Waiter (uncredited)   See fewer
Frances Morris
Receptionist (uncredited) Receptionist (uncredited)   See fewer
Pat O'Malley
Conductor (uncredited) Conductor (uncredited)   See fewer
Sarah Padden
Mrs. Mason (uncredited) Mrs. Mason (uncredited)   See fewer
Reed Porter
Workman (uncredited) Workman (uncredited)   See fewer
Lee Prather
Gateman (uncredited) Gateman (uncredited)   See fewer
Cyril Ring
Neptune Club Waiter (uncredited) Neptune Club Waiter (uncredited)   See fewer
Julian Rivero
Man with Monkey (uncredited) Man with Monkey (uncredited)   See fewer
Dick Rush
Lt. Clark (uncredited) Lt. Clark (uncredited)   See fewer
Tim Ryan
Weems - Guard (uncredited) Weems - Guard (uncredited)   See fewer
Scott Seaton
Tour Group Member (uncredited) Tour Group Member (uncredited)   See fewer
John Sheehan
Keever (uncredited) Keever (uncredited)   See fewer
Oscar Smith
Train Porter (uncredited) Train Porter (uncredited)   See fewer
Alan Speer
Frog (uncredited) Frog (uncredited)   See fewer
Edwin Stanley
Police Captain at Train Station (uncredited) Police Captain at Train Station (uncredited)   See fewer
Elliott Sullivan
Officer Glennon (uncredited) Officer Glennon (uncredited)   See fewer
Phil Tead
Machinist (uncredited) Machinist (uncredited)   See fewer
Emmett Vogan
Police Sgt. Charlie Carlisle (uncredited) Police Sgt. Charlie Carlisle (uncredited)   See fewer
Fred Walburn
Walt - Newsboy (uncredited) Walt - Newsboy (uncredited)   See fewer
Richard Webb
Young Man (uncredited) Young Man (uncredited)   See fewer
Pat West
Janitor (uncredited) Janitor (uncredited)   See fewer
Gloria Williams
Woman (uncredited) Woman (uncredited)   See fewer
Robert Winkler
Jimmie (uncredited) Jimmie (uncredited)   See fewer
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