They Gave Him a Gun (1937): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1937 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1937, They Gave Him a Gun is a drama, krimi and krieg film directed by W.S. Van Dyke, running about 94 minutes. “Two Dramas of Cold-Blooded Violence and Smoldering Love combined into One Red-Hot GREAT Thrill Show” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. With no other prospects, a World War I veteran puts the skills they taught him in the War to use.
Who’s in it. They Gave Him a Gun stars Spencer Tracy as Fred P. Willis, Gladys George as Rose Duffy, Franchot Tone as James 'Jimmy' Davis and Edgar Dearing as Sgt. Meadowlark, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, They Gave Him a Gun has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch They Gave Him a Gun page.
If you liked it. Fans of They Gave Him a Gun tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
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- Where can I watch They Gave Him a Gun (1937)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for They Gave Him a Gun change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is They Gave Him a Gun worth watching?
- They Gave Him a Gun holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, krimi and krieg. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in They Gave Him a Gun?
- They Gave Him a Gun stars Spencer Tracy, Gladys George, Franchot Tone, Edgar Dearing and Mary Treen.
- When was They Gave Him a Gun released?
- They Gave Him a Gun was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.