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Movie poster: This Gun for Hire (1942)
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This Gun for Hire

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1942 · 81 min Crime Thriller Mystery
7.0 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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📋 Film Details

Year 1942
Country United States of America
Genre Crime, Thriller, Mystery
Director Frank Tuttle
Runtime 81 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.0/10 (188 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

A genre thriller made with intelligence. The director understands the difference between suspense and shock — and chooses the former.

Worth watching for the atmosphere and structure. The finale may not please everyone — but the road there is worth the time.

For those who like films that keep them in a state of uncertainty until the end.

Director: Frank Tuttle

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Late at night when you can give yourself fully to the film. Not as background — fully present.

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