This Gun for Hire (2004,DVD) Alan Ladd,Veronica Lake,1942
Description:
One of Hollywood's classic hard-boiled thrillers and a favorite of suspense film lovers. The picture marked the first hit pairing of tough guy Alan Ladd, in the role that made him an instant star, and sultry blond bombshell Veronica Lake.
Adapted from a novel by Graham Greene, it's the hard-edged story of love, power and betrayal set in the seamy underworld of the 1940's. Raven (Alan Ladd) is a cold-blooded professional killer who's been double-crossed by his client. Ellen (Veronica Lake) is a beautiful nightclub singer who's spying on her corrupt boss. Lt. Michael Crane (Robert Preston) is a dedicated cop who wants Ellen's love and Raven's capture. The tension mounts and before the case is wrapped up, someone will pay with his life.
Actor/Actress: Veronica Lake, Alan Ladd, Robert Preston, Laird Cregar, Charles Arnt, Don Barclay, Yvonne De Carlo, Dickie Moore
Director: Frank Tuttle
Year: 1942
Runtime: 81
Rating: NR
Language: English
Color: BW
Closed Captioned: Y
UPC: 025192550027
Screen Ratio: Fullscreen
Discs: 1
Features: N
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