A Gun in His Hand
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
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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)
Ray Teal
Police Lt. O'Neill (uncredited)
Charles Cahill Wilson
Chief of Police (uncredited)
Harry Wilson
Ex-Con Thug (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 15, 1945
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Losey
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles F. Royal
- Original Score
- Max Terr
- Original Title
- A Gun in His Hand
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 19m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Losey
Charles F. Royal, Richard H. Landau
Max Terr
Jackson Rose
Harry Komer
Chester M. Franklin
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph Losey
Director
Chester M. Franklin
Producer
Charles F. Royal
Screenplay
Jackson Rose
Director of Photography
Harry Komer
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Gun in His Hand
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Gun in His Hand about?
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.
Who directed A Gun in His Hand?
A Gun in His Hand was directed by Joseph Losey.
Who stars in A Gun in His Hand?
The principal cast of A Gun in His Hand includes Tom Trout, Richard Gaines, Anthony Caruso, Hugh Beaumont, William Challee.
When was A Gun in His Hand released and how long is it?
A Gun in His Hand was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 19m.
Who composed the musical score for A Gun in His Hand?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Gun in His Hand was composed by Max Terr.