A Bullet for Joey (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1955, A Bullet for Joey is a thriller and drama film directed by Lewis Allen, running about 85 minutes. “THE SCREEN'S TOP "TOUGH GUYS" MEET FACE TO FACE!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Raoul Leduc is a police inspector trailing a spy who plots to kidnap an important American atomic scientist. Joe Victor a gangster who is hired to carry out the abduction, balks when he learns what is at stake and helps Leduc out instead.
Who’s in it. A Bullet for Joey stars Edward G. Robinson as Raoul Leduc, George Raft as Joe Victor, Audrey Totter as Joyce Geary and George Dolenz as Dr. Carl Macklin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, A Bullet for Joey has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, FlixFling, IndieFlix and ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and rent or buy it from FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Bullet for Joey page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Bullet for Joey tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Bullet for Joey (1955)?
- In US, A Bullet for Joey is available to stream on YouTube TV, FlixFling and IndieFlix, and rent or buy from FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Bullet for Joey worth watching?
- A Bullet for Joey holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Bullet for Joey?
- A Bullet for Joey stars Edward G. Robinson, George Raft, Audrey Totter, George Dolenz and Peter van Eyck.
- When was A Bullet for Joey released?
- A Bullet for Joey was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.