They Gave Him a Gun

They Gave Him a Gun (1937)

Passed 07 May 1937 • Crime, Drama, Film-Noir • 1h 34m

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.

W.S. Van Dyke
Director
William J. Cowen, Cyril Hume, Richard Maibaum
Writer
Spencer Tracy, Gladys George, Franchot Tone
Starring

Language: English
Awards:
Country: United States
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6.3

IMDb (382 votes)