A Gun in His Hand
In this MGM Crime Does Not Pay series short, a young man graduates from the police academy at the top of his class. He then teams up with some local thieves and uses his knowledge of police procedures to pursue a career of undetected crime.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1945 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Crime, Drama |
| Director | Joseph Losey |
| Runtime | 19 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.8/10 (8 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
A Gun in His Hand has mixed reviews with a rating of 5.8/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.
Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.
A classic from 1945. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.
— MovieFinder Editorial
🎭 Cast
Tom Trout
Police Officer Dennis Nordell
Richard Gaines
Police Inspector Dana
Anthony Caruso
Frankie
Hugh Beaumont
Police Academy Graduate (uncredited)
William Challee
Snorky (uncredited)
Roger Moore
Police Instructor (uncredited)
Robert Emmett O'Connor
Veteran Policeman McGuinnes (uncredited)
Arthur Space
Calvin 'Whitey' Foster (uncredited)
Harry Strang
Police Captain R.C. Johnson (uncredited)
William Tannen
Police Lab Technician Wilson (uncredited)
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