Carbine Williams (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1952, Carbine Williams is a drama and crime film directed by Richard Thorpe, running about 92 minutes. “This is my Story” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. David Marshall Williams is sent to a prison farm where he works in the tool shop and eventually develops the precursor of the famous M-1 Carbine automatic rifle used in World War II.
Who’s in it. Carbine Williams stars James Stewart as Marsh Williams, Jean Hagen as Maggie Williams, Wendell Corey as Capt. H.T. Peoples and James Arness as Leon Williams, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Carbine Williams has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Carbine Williams page.
If you liked it. Fans of Carbine Williams tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Carbine Williams (1952)?
- In US, Carbine Williams is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Carbine Williams worth watching?
- Carbine Williams holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Carbine Williams?
- Carbine Williams stars James Stewart, Jean Hagen, Wendell Corey, James Arness and Carl Benton Reid.
- When was Carbine Williams released?
- Carbine Williams was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.