Under the Gun (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1951, Under the Gun is a crime film directed by Ted Tetzlaff, running about 83 minutes. “Story of a prison farm that gave a convict a gun...and gave him a pardon if he used it!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A convicted racketeer becomes prison trustee when an inmate whom he persuaded to escape is killed.
Who’s in it. Under the Gun stars Richard Conte as Bert Galvin, Audrey Totter as Ruth Williams, Sam Jaffe as Samuel Gower and John McIntire as Sheriff Bill Langley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Under the 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 Under the Gun page.
If you liked it. Fans of Under the Gun tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Under the Gun (1951)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Under the Gun change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Under the Gun worth watching?
- Under the Gun holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Under the Gun?
- Under the Gun stars Richard Conte, Audrey Totter, Sam Jaffe, John McIntire and Shepperd Strudwick.
- When was Under the Gun released?
- Under the Gun was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.