Guns in the Dark (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1937, Guns in the Dark is a western film directed by Sam Newfield, running about 56 minutes. “Two shots in the dark...the flash of a deadly blade...and a man lies dead. Who is the killer?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When Johnny and Mendez argue, the lights go out, and in the ensuing gunfight Johnny thinks he killed his friend Dick. Now refusing to wear a gun he crosses the border. But it is not long before he runs into Mendez and more trouble.
Who’s in it. Guns in the Dark stars Johnny Mack Brown as Johnny Darrel, Claire Rochelle as Joan Williams, Syd Saylor as Oscar and Ted Adams as Manuel Mendez, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Guns in the Dark has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Guns in the Dark page.
If you liked it. Fans of Guns in the Dark tend to enjoy The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Django Unchained, Once Upon a Time in the West and For a Few Dollars More.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Guns in the Dark (1937)?
- In GB, Guns in the Dark is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Guns in the Dark worth watching?
- Guns in the Dark holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Guns in the Dark?
- Guns in the Dark stars Johnny Mack Brown, Claire Rochelle, Syd Saylor, Ted Adams and Dick Curtis.
- When was Guns in the Dark released?
- Guns in the Dark was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 56 minutes.