They Gave Him a Gun

"Two Dramas of Cold-Blooded Violence and Smoldering Love combined into One Red-Hot GREAT Thrill Show"

May 7 1937 Approved 1h 34m
Crime, Drama, Film-Noir

With no other prospects, a World War I veteran puts the skills they taught him in the War to use.

Plot

Jimmy is drafted and ends up in Fred's troop on his way to Europe. Jimmy becomes vicious with his gun, wins a medal, and weds Fred's nurse girlfriend, Rose. Back home years later, Rose discovers Jimmy is a gangster, has him arrested, and finds a job in Fred's circus as Jimmy escapes, determined to kill Fred.

Written by

William J. Cowen, Cyril Hume, Richard Maibaum

Directed by

W.S. Van Dyke

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
423
Average Rating
6.3 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA