6.4/10
202
6 user 4 critic

Gang War (1958)

Approved | | Crime, Drama | July 1958 (USA)
Gang War Poster
A Los Angeles high-school teacher's problems begin when he happens to witness a gangland killing and agrees to identify the murderers. Not realizing this will cause the underworld to retaliate "big time".

Director:

Gene Fowler Jr.

Writers:

Louis Vittes (screenplay), Ovid Demaris (novel)

Stars:

Charles Bronson, Kent Taylor, Jennifer Holden | See full cast & crew »
Reviews

Photos

Add Image
See all 5 photos »
Learn more

More Like This 













◄ Prev 6 Next 6 ►

Next »
When Hell Broke Loose (1958)
War | Drama
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 5.8/10 X  

In 1945, a GI falls in-love with a German woman while elite German troops, in U.S.uniforms, carry out sabotage and assassinations behind American lines.

Director: Kenneth G. Crane
Stars: Charles Bronson, Richard Jaeckel, Violet Rensing
Next »
Drum Beat (1954)
Adventure | Western
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.5/10 X  

In 1872, Indian fighter Johnny MacKay is appointed peace commissioner for the California and Oregon territory but he faces tough opposition from the renegade Modocs led by their chief Captain Jack.

Director: Delmer Daves
Stars: Alan Ladd, Audrey Dalton, Marisa Pavan
Next »
Villa Rides (1968)
War | Western
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.5/10 X  

Mexican rebel Pancho Villa lead a revolution helped by an American aviator imprisonned in Mexico.

Director: Buzz Kulik
Stars: Yul Brynner, Robert Mitchum, Maria Grazia Buccella
Next »
Showdown at Boot Hill (1958)
Western
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.4/10 X  

A deputy marshal kills a murderer in a town that loved him, and when no one is willing to identify him, he can't collect any reward.

Director: Gene Fowler Jr.
Stars: Charles Bronson, Robert Hutton, John Carradine
Next »
Machine-Gun Kelly (1958)
Action | Biography | Crime
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.3/10 X  

The criminal exploits of Public Enemy number 1, George 'Machine-Gun' Kelly, during the 1930s.

Director: Roger Corman
Stars: Charles Bronson, Susan Cabot, Morey Amsterdam
Next »
Target Zero (1955)
Drama | War
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 5.9/10 X  

Set during the Korean War, a unit of American soldiers, together with three British Tank Crew, find themselves trapped behind enemy lines.

Director: Harmon Jones
Stars: Richard Conte, Peggie Castle, Charles Bronson
Next »
Run of the Arrow (1957)
Western
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.8/10 X  

When the South loses the war, Confederate veteran O'Meara goes West, joins the Sioux, takes a wife and refuses to be an American but he must choose a side when the Sioux go to war against the U.S. Army.

Director: Samuel Fuller
Stars: Rod Steiger, Sara Montiel, Brian Keith
Next »
X-15 (1961)
Drama | History
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 5.9/10 X  

During the Cold War in the 1960s the U.S.A.F.and NASA tested the experimental rocket-powered aircraft X-15 that set altitude and speed records and reached the edge of outer space.

Director: Richard Donner
Stars: David McLean, Charles Bronson, Ralph Taeger
Next »
A Thunder of Drums (1961)
Western
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6/10 X  

The trials and tribulations of bitter veteran Captain Maddocks and argumentative rookie Lieutenant McQuade at a cavalry desert outpost.

Director: Joseph M. Newman
Stars: Richard Boone, George Hamilton, Luana Patten
Next »
Jubal (1956)
Drama | Romance | Western
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.1/10 X  

A new foreman rejects the sexual advances of a frustrated rancher's wife, which leads to conflicts that could get him killed.

Director: Delmer Daves
Stars: Glenn Ford, Ernest Borgnine, Rod Steiger
Next »
Never So Few (1959)
Drama | War
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 5.9/10 X  

During WW2, the American OSS mounts covert operations with the native Kachin against the Japanese army in the jungles of Burma.

Director: John Sturges
Stars: Frank Sinatra, Gina Lollobrigida, Peter Lawford
Next »
Big House, U.S.A. (1955)
Crime | Drama | Film-Noir
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.8/10 X  

Jerry Barker finds a lost boy whose rich father is extorted into paying a ransom for his return but the boy accidentally dies and Jerry goes to prison.

Director: Howard W. Koch
Stars: Broderick Crawford, Ralph Meeker, Reed Hadley
Edit

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Charles Bronson ... Alan Avery
Kent Taylor ... Bryce Barker, Meadows' Attonery
Jennifer Holden Jennifer Holden ... Marie, Maxie Meadows' Woman
John Doucette ... Maxie Meadows
Gloria Henry ... Edie Avery
Gloria Grey Gloria Grey ... Marsha
Barney Phillips ... Police Lt. Sam Johnson
Ralph Manza ... Bernard 'Axe' Duncan, Reno Hood
George Eldredge George Eldredge ... Police Sergeant Ernie Tucker
Billy Snyder Billy Snyder ... Mr. Tomkins, Syndicate Man
Lyn Guild ... Diane Barker
Dan Simmons Dan Simmons ... Police Officer Bob Cross
Jack Reynolds Jack Reynolds ... Joe Reno, Meadows' 2nd in Command
Jack Littlefield Jack Littlefield ... Johnny, Syndicate Hood
Larry Gelbman Larry Gelbman ... Chester
See full cast »
Edit

Storyline

A Los Angeles high-school teacher's problems begin when he happens to witness a gangland killing and agrees to identify the murderers. Not realizing this will cause the underworld to retaliate "big time".

Plot Summary | Add Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

based on novel | See All (1) »

Genres:

Crime | Drama

Certificate:

Approved | See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

Add content advisory for parents »
Edit

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

July 1958 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

Das Raubtier 2 See more »

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Regal Films See more »
Show more on IMDbPro »

Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Sound Recording)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
See full technical specs »
Edit

Did You Know?

Trivia

This was one of four movies in 1958 that featured Charles Bronson in a starring role. He would not have another lead role until 1970. See more »

Quotes

Police Sergeant Ernie Tucker: You teach kids. How much do you know about juvenile delinquency?
Alan Avery: A little.
Police Sergeant Ernie Tucker: It's increasing. You mentioned your wife. That she is going to have a kid. Don't you care about the world it grows up in?
Police Lt. Sam Johnson: I think your wife would Mr. Avery.
Alan Avery: [after quite a bit of thinking] Alright.
[pauses for a bit]
Alan Avery: The car they used was a black sedan. the license number was JPF393...
See more »

Soundtracks

You'll Never Know
Music by Harry Warren
Lyrics by Mack Gordon
See more »

Frequently Asked Questions

This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.

User Reviews

Early Bronson
26 February 2008 | by Michael_Elliott – See all my reviews

Gang War (1958)

** (out of 4)

A school teacher (Charles Bronson) witnesses a gang killing and turns the gangsters over to the police. In return, the gangsters kill the teacher's pregnant girlfriend, so he goes out for revenge. It was rather funny seeing this film because you can't help but think of Death Wish while watching it. Bronson is rather bland in the lead and the direction by Gene Fowler, Jr. doesn't add much to the mix. The ending really doesn't work and comes of a letdown as well.

Fox owns this title and as of yet they haven't released it to DVD.
6 of 7 people found this review helpful.  Was this review helpful to you? | Report this
Review this title | See all 6 user reviews »
Getting Started | Contributor Zone »

Contribute to This Page

IMDb Freedive: Watch Movies and TV Series for Free

Watch Hollywood hits and TV favorites for free with IMDb Freedive. Start streaming on IMDb and Fire TV devices today!

Start watching

Stream Action and Adventure Titles With Prime Video

Explore popular action and adventure titles available to stream with Prime Video.

Start your free trial


Clear your history

Recently Viewed