Gun Crazy
“Thrill Crazy... Kill Crazy... Gun Crazy”
Synopsis
Bart Tare, an ex-Army man who has a lifelong fixation with guns, meets a kindred spirit in sharpshooter Annie Starr and goes to work at a carnival alongside her. After upsetting the carnival owner who lusts after Starr, they both get fired. Soon, at Starr's behest, the couple embarks on a crime spree for cash.
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"I Told You I Was No Good" ClipOfficial
Type: Clip • Published 2018-05-07
Top Cast
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Peggy Cummins
Annie Laurie Starr
John Dall
Bart Tare
Berry Kroeger
Packett
Morris Carnovsky
Judge Willoughby
Anabel Shaw
Ruby Tare Flagler
Harry Lewis
Sheriff Clyde Boston
Nedrick Young
Dave Allister
Trevor Bardette
Sheriff Boston
Mickey Little
Bart Tare (Age 7)
Russ Tamblyn
Bart Tare (Age 14)
Paul Frison
Clyde Boston (Age 14)
David Bair
Dave Allister (Child)
Stanley Prager
Bluey-Bluey
Virginia Farmer
Miss Wynn
Anne O'Neal
Miss Augustine Sifert
Frances Irvin
Danceland Singer
Robert Osterloh
Hampton Policeman
Shimen Ruskin
Cab Driver
Release History & Theatrical Window
Panorama of European Cinema
Festival / Special Debut
January 20, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 18, 2009
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph H. Lewis
- Screenplay & Story
- MacKinlay Kantor, Dalton Trumbo, Millard Kaufman
- Original Score
- Victor Young
- Original Title
- Gun Crazy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- King Brothers Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph H. Lewis
MacKinlay Kantor, Dalton Trumbo, Millard Kaufman
Victor Young
Russell Harlan
Harry Gerstad
Frank King, Maurice King
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph H. Lewis
Director
MacKinlay Kantor
Screenplay
Dalton Trumbo
Screenplay
Millard Kaufman
Screenplay
Frank King
Producer
Maurice King
Producer
Russell Harlan
Director of Photography
Harry Gerstad
Editor
Victor Young
Original Music Composer
Gordon Wiles
Production Design
Norma Koch
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gun Crazy
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What is Gun Crazy about?
Bart Tare, an ex-Army man who has a lifelong fixation with guns, meets a kindred spirit in sharpshooter Annie Starr and goes to work at a carnival alongside her. After upsetting the carnival owner who lusts after Starr, they both get fired. Soon, at Starr's behest, the couple embarks on a crime spree for cash.
Who directed Gun Crazy?
Gun Crazy was directed by Joseph H. Lewis.
Who stars in Gun Crazy?
The principal cast of Gun Crazy includes Peggy Cummins, John Dall, Berry Kroeger, Morris Carnovsky, Anabel Shaw.
When was Gun Crazy released and how long is it?
Gun Crazy was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Gun Crazy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Gun Crazy was composed by Victor Young.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Gun Crazy?
Gun Crazy holds official age classifications: CA: 14A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).