A Gun in the House
“Hell has no greater fury than a woman's revenge!”
Synopsis
A woman who uses a handgun to defend herself and shoots a man who is assaulting her in her home is doggedly prosecuted by the district attorney, bent on making an example of her case.
Top Cast
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Sally Struthers
Emily Cates
David Ackroyd
Joe Cates
Dick Anthony Williams
Det. Frank Campbell
Joel Bailey
Matt Grine
Frank Koppala
Henry Galsworthy
Jeffrey Tambor
Lance Kessler
Allan Rich
Roy Grutman
Belita Moreno
Marcie Clark
Melissa Francis
Diana Cates
Valorie Armstrong
Phyllis Thatcher
Max Showalter
Peter Schechter
Gary Wood
Tompall Shockley
Matthew Faison
Paul Clark
Laurence Haddon
Hal
Julianna McCarthy
Thelma Grine
Millie Perkins
Lena Webber
Katherine Justice
Andrea Freemont
Michael Gregory
Officer Auchner
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ivan Nagy
- Screenplay & Story
- James M. Miller, Stephen Zito
- Original Score
- Jimmie Haskell
- Original Title
- A Gun in the House
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- The Channing-Debin-Locke Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ivan Nagy
James M. Miller, Stephen Zito
Jimmie Haskell
Dennis Dalzell
Jerrold L. Ludwig
David Debin, Peter Locke
Department Leadership Roster
Ivan Nagy
Director
James M. Miller
Writer
Stephen Zito
Writer
David Debin
Producer
Peter Locke
Producer
Dennis Dalzell
Director of Photography
Jerrold L. Ludwig
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Gun in the House
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Gun in the House about?
A woman who uses a handgun to defend herself and shoots a man who is assaulting her in her home is doggedly prosecuted by the district attorney, bent on making an example of her case.
Who directed A Gun in the House?
A Gun in the House was directed by Ivan Nagy.
Who stars in A Gun in the House?
The principal cast of A Gun in the House includes Sally Struthers, David Ackroyd, Dick Anthony Williams, Joel Bailey, Frank Koppala.
When was A Gun in the House released and how long is it?
A Gun in the House was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for A Gun in the House?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Gun in the House was composed by Jimmie Haskell.