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This Gun for Hire (1942): movie guide
This Gun for Hire (1942) is a Crime, Thriller running about 81 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 7.0/10 from 201 votes. Notable cast includes Alan Ladd, Veronica Lake, Robert Preston, Laird Cregar. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1942-04-24
- Runtime: 81 min
- TMDB: 7.0/10
- Genres: Crime, Thriller
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1942-04-24
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What is This Gun for Hire about?
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.
Cast highlights
This Gun for Hire features Alan Ladd, Veronica Lake, Robert Preston, Laird Cregar, Tully Marshall, Marc Lawrence. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1942-04-24. Runtime: 81 minutes. TMDB score: 7.0/10 (201 votes). Genres: Crime, Thriller. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is This Gun for Hire?
- This Gun for Hire is listed as Crime, Thriller on TMDB.
- How long is This Gun for Hire?
- This Gun for Hire runs about 81 minutes.
- Who stars in This Gun for Hire?
- Cast highlights include Alan Ladd, Veronica Lake, Robert Preston, Laird Cregar, Tully Marshall, Marc Lawrence.
- Does Cinema Box stream This Gun for Hire?
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