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The Gentle Gunman (1952)

APPROVED 86 min  -  Drama  -   10 October 1953 (USA)
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IRA member Terry modifies his violent views after working undercover in wartime London. When his co-conspirators are arrested... See full summary »

Director:

Basil Dearden

Writers:

Roger MacDougall (play), Roger MacDougall (screenplay)
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
John Mills ...
Terence Sullivan
Dirk Bogarde ...
Matt Sullivan
Robert Beatty Robert Beatty ...
Shinto
Elizabeth Sellars Elizabeth Sellars ...
Maureen Fagan
Barbara Mullen Barbara Mullen ...
Molly Fagan
Eddie Byrne Eddie Byrne ...
Flynn
Joseph Tomelty Joseph Tomelty ...
Dr Brannigan
Liam Redmond Liam Redmond ...
Connolly
James Kenney James Kenney ...
Johnny Fagan
Michael Golden Michael Golden ...
Murphy
Jack MacGowran Jack MacGowran ...
Patsy McGuire (as Jack McGowran)
Gilbert Harding Gilbert Harding ...
Henry Truethome
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Storyline

IRA member Terry modifies his violent views after working undercover in wartime London. When his co-conspirators are arrested, he ensures that his brother Matt escapes back to Ireland. Terry follows and the local group have to decide what to do about him and about their imprisoned colleagues being shipped to Belfast. Written by Jeremy Perkins <jwp@aber.ac.uk>  

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Plot Keywords:

Ealing | Based On Play

Genres:

Drama

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Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Bombe im U-Bahn-Schacht See more »

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Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Sound System)

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Soundtracks

"Moonshiner"
(uncredited)
Traditional
Arranged by Delia Murphy See more »