Bang! You're Dead (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1954, Bang! You're Dead is a drama film directed by Lance Comfort, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. Two small boys are playing in a wood. The younger boy has a revolver and, not understanding that the gun differs from his toy pistol, plays 'highwayman' on the road and holds up a cyclist; the gun goes off, killing the cyclist. Both boys are unaware of the tragic consequences of their game. The body and the gun are found by Bob Carter, who had recently quarreled with the victim in the presence of their workmates, and both men had uttered threats. The evidence is strong, and Bob is arrested for murder...
Who’s in it. Bang! You're Dead stars Jack Warner as Bonsell, Derek Farr as Detective Grey, Veronica Hurst as Hilda and Michael Medwin as Bob Carter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Bang! You're Dead has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bang! You're Dead page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bang! You're Dead tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bang! You're Dead (1954)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bang! You're Dead change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Bang! You're Dead worth watching?
- Bang! You're Dead holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Bang! You're Dead?
- Bang! You're Dead stars Jack Warner, Derek Farr, Veronica Hurst, Michael Medwin and Gordon Harker.
- When was Bang! You're Dead released?
- Bang! You're Dead was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.