Four Boys and a Gun
“"Real Big Shots" with a real gun —”
Synopsis
The moving story of four young men struggling against overwhelming odds to remain honest. When their crooked employer shorts their earnings; they turn to crime, their first theft ending in tragedy.
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Frank Sutton
Ollie Denker
Larry Green
Eddie Richards
James Franciscus
Johnny Doyle
William Hinnant
Stanley Badek
Otto Hulett
District Attorney
Robert Dryden
Joe Barton
J. Pat O'Malley
Fight manager
Diana Herbert
Marie
Patricia Sloan
Nita
Nancy Devlin
Sophie
Patricia Bosworth
Elizabeth
David Burns
Television man
Anne Seymour
Mrs. Richards
Frank Gero
Slim
Ned Glass
Landlord
Karl Swenson
Mr. Badek
Lisa Osten
Mrs. Badek
Sid Raymond
Cab driver
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 11, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Berke
- Screenplay & Story
- Leo Townsend, Willard Wiener, Philip Yordan
- Original Score
- Albert Glasser, Stanley Rubin
- Original Title
- Four Boys and a Gun
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- Security Pictures, United Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Berke
Leo Townsend, Willard Wiener, Philip Yordan
Albert Glasser, Stanley Rubin
J. Burgi Contner
Marie Montague, Everett Sutherland
Department Leadership Roster
William Berke
Director
Leo Townsend
Writer
Philip Yordan
Writer
Albert Glasser
Original Music Composer
Stanley Rubin
Original Music Composer
J. Burgi Contner
Director of Photography
Marie Montague
Editor
Everett Sutherland
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Film Noir
Classic-era film noir, 1940 to 1959.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Four Boys and a Gun
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Four Boys and a Gun about?
The moving story of four young men struggling against overwhelming odds to remain honest. When their crooked employer shorts their earnings; they turn to crime, their first theft ending in tragedy.
Who directed Four Boys and a Gun?
Four Boys and a Gun was directed by William Berke.
Who stars in Four Boys and a Gun?
The principal cast of Four Boys and a Gun includes Frank Sutton, Larry Green, James Franciscus, William Hinnant, Otto Hulett.
When was Four Boys and a Gun released and how long is it?
Four Boys and a Gun was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
Who composed the musical score for Four Boys and a Gun?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Four Boys and a Gun was composed by Albert Glasser, Stanley Rubin.
Is Four Boys and a Gun based on a book or true story?
Four Boys and a Gun is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Willard Wiener".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Four Boys and a Gun?
Four Boys and a Gun holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).