Man with a Gun (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1958, Man with a Gun is a crime film directed by Montgomery Tully, running about 58 minutes. “He Had a Nose for Trouble - But This Time He Was Playing With Fire...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A £20,000 insurance claim is lodged when a nightclub is destroyed by fire, and claims investigator Mike Davies is assigned to get to the bottom of things. One suspect is Harry Drayson, the club owner but if he torched his own property for the insurance, how safe are his other, heavily insured properties?
Who’s in it. Man with a Gun stars Lee Patterson as Mike Davies, Rona Anderson as Stella, John Le Mesurier as Harry Drayson and Bill Nagy as Joe Harris, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Man with a Gun has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Man with a Gun page.
If you liked it. Fans of Man with a Gun tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Man with a Gun (1958)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Man with a Gun change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Man with a Gun worth watching?
- Man with a Gun holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Man with a Gun?
- Man with a Gun stars Lee Patterson, Rona Anderson, John Le Mesurier, Bill Nagy and Glen Mason.
- When was Man with a Gun released?
- Man with a Gun was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 58 minutes.