Crossfire (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1947, Crossfire is a thriller, drama, crime and mystery film directed by Edward Dmytryk, running about 86 minutes. “Hate is like a loaded gun!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A man is murdered, apparently by one of a group of soldiers just out of the army. But which one? And why?
Who’s in it. Crossfire stars Robert Young as Finlay, Robert Mitchum as Peter Keeley, Robert Ryan as Montgomery and Gloria Grahame as Virginia "Ginny" Tremayne, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Crossfire has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.3M at the box office.
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 Crossfire page.
If you liked it. Fans of Crossfire tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Crossfire (1947)?
- In US, Crossfire 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 Crossfire worth watching?
- Crossfire holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Crossfire?
- Crossfire stars Robert Young, Robert Mitchum, Robert Ryan, Gloria Grahame and Paul Kelly.
- When was Crossfire released?
- Crossfire was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.