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This Gun for Hire (1942)
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When hired killer Philip Raven shoots a blackmailer and his beautiful female companion dead, he's is paid off in marked bills by his treasonous employer who is working with foreign spies. Director:Frank Tuttle |
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Michael Crane
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Laird Cregar | ... |
Willard Gates
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Tully Marshall | ... |
Alvin Brewster
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Marc Lawrence | ... |
Tommy
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Olin Howland | ... |
Blair Fletcher
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Roger Imhof | ... |
Senator Burnett
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Pamela Blake | ... |
Annie
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Frank Ferguson | ... |
Albert Baker
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Victor Kilian | ... |
Drew
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Patricia Farr | ... |
Ruby
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Harry Shannon | ... |
Steve Finnerty
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Charles C. Wilson | ... |
Police Captain
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Mikhail Rasumny | ... |
Slukey
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Storyline
Hit man Philip Raven, who's kind to children and cats, kills a blackmailer and is paid off by traitor Willard Gates in "hot" money. Meanwhile, pert entertainer Ellen Graham, girlfriend of police Lieut. Crane (who's after Raven) is enlisted by a Senate committee to help investigate Gates. Raven, seeking Gates for revenge, meets Ellen on the train; their relationship gradually evolves from that of killer and potential victim to an uneasy alliance against a common enemy. Written by Rod Crawford <puffinus@u.washington.edu>
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Lover without a heart...killer without a conscience! See more »Parents Guide:
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1.37 : 1
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(1942) (uncredited)
Lyrics by Frank Loesser
Music by Jacques Press
Performed by Veronica Lake (dubbed by Martha Mears) See more »
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The movie's poster was as #17 of "The 25 Best Movie Posters Ever" by Premiere. See more »Goofs
Continuity: While unconscious, Ellen is shown lying on the couch tied up and gagged. Her wrists and upper torso are tied, but her ankles are untied. However, after she is picked up and carried into the next room, her ankles are now bound. See more »Connections
Referenced in "Mystery Science Theater 3000: High School Big Shot (#7.18)" (1994) See more »Soundtracks
"I've Got You"(1942) (uncredited)
Lyrics by Frank Loesser
Music by Jacques Press
Performed by Veronica Lake (dubbed by Martha Mears) See more »
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