The Gentle Gunman
“They Branded Him a Coward... and paid in full for their mistake.”
Synopsis
The relationship between brothers Terry and Matt, both active in the IRA, comes under strain when Terry begins to question the use of violence.
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John Mills
Terence Sullivan
Dirk Bogarde
Matt Sullivan
Robert Beatty
Shinto
Elizabeth Sellars
Maureen Fagan
Barbara Mullen
Molly Fagan
Eddie Byrne
Flynn
Joseph Tomelty
Dr Brannigan
Gilbert Harding
Henry Truethome
James Kenney
Johnny Fagan
Liam Redmond
Connolly
Jack MacGowran
Patsy McGuire
Michael Golden
Murphy
Neil Wilson
Police Constable at Tube Station (uncredited)
Stephen Dunne
Brennan (uncredited)
Patric Doonan
Sentry (uncredited)
John Orchard
Sentry (uncredited)
Terence Alexander
Ship's Officer (uncredited)
Harry Brogan
Barney (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 28, 2024
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Basil Dearden
- Screenplay & Story
- Roger MacDougall
- Original Score
- John Greenwood
- Original Title
- The Gentle Gunman
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Michael Balcon Productions, Ealing Studios, J. Arthur Rank Organisation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Basil Dearden
Roger MacDougall
John Greenwood
Gordon Dines
Peter Tanner
Basil Dearden, Michael Relph
Department Leadership Roster
Basil Dearden
Director
Basil Dearden
Producer
Michael Relph
Producer
Roger MacDougall
Writer
Peter Tanner
Editor
Gordon Dines
Director of Photography
John Greenwood
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Gentle Gunman
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Gentle Gunman about?
The relationship between brothers Terry and Matt, both active in the IRA, comes under strain when Terry begins to question the use of violence.
Who directed The Gentle Gunman?
The Gentle Gunman was directed by Basil Dearden.
Who stars in The Gentle Gunman?
The principal cast of The Gentle Gunman includes John Mills, Dirk Bogarde, Robert Beatty, Elizabeth Sellars, Barbara Mullen.
When was The Gentle Gunman released and how long is it?
The Gentle Gunman was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for The Gentle Gunman?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Gentle Gunman was composed by John Greenwood.