Gun Crazy (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1950, Gun Crazy is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Joseph H. Lewis, running about 87 minutes. “Thrill Crazy... Kill Crazy... Gun Crazy” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Bart Tare is an ex-Army man who has a lifelong fixation with guns, he meets a kindred spirit in sharpshooter Annie Starr and goes to work at a carnival. After upsetting the carnival owner who lusts after Starr, they both get fired. Soon, on Starr's behest, they embark on a crime spree for cash.
Who’s in it. Gun Crazy stars Peggy Cummins as Annie Laurie Starr, John Dall as Bart Tare, Berry Kroeger as Packett and Morris Carnovsky as Judge Willoughby, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Gun Crazy has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on TCM and 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 Gun Crazy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Gun Crazy tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Gun Crazy (1950)?
- In US, Gun Crazy is available to stream on TCM, and 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 Gun Crazy worth watching?
- Gun Crazy holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Gun Crazy?
- Gun Crazy stars Peggy Cummins, John Dall, Berry Kroeger, Morris Carnovsky and Anabel Shaw.
- When was Gun Crazy released?
- Gun Crazy was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.