The Gentle Gunman (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1952, The Gentle Gunman is a drama and crime film directed by Basil Dearden, running about 86 minutes. “They Branded Him a Coward... and paid in full for their mistake.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The relationship between brothers Terry and Matt, both active in the IRA, comes under strain when Terry begins to question the use of violence.
Who’s in it. The Gentle Gunman stars John Mills as Terence Sullivan, Dirk Bogarde as Matt Sullivan, Robert Beatty as Shinto and Elizabeth Sellars as Maureen Fagan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Gentle Gunman has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and Sky Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Gentle Gunman page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Gentle Gunman tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Gentle Gunman (1952)?
- In GB, The Gentle Gunman is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Gentle Gunman worth watching?
- The Gentle Gunman 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 The Gentle Gunman?
- The Gentle Gunman stars John Mills, Dirk Bogarde, Robert Beatty, Elizabeth Sellars and Barbara Mullen.
- When was The Gentle Gunman released?
- The Gentle Gunman was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.