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Under the Gun
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Under the Gun

1951-02-22 · 83 min · ★ 6.6

Crime

A convicted racketeer becomes prison trustee when an inmate whom he persuaded to escape is killed.

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Directors
Ted Tetzlaff
Production companies
Universal International Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Richard ConteRichard ConteBert Galvin
Audrey TotterAudrey TotterRuth Williams
Sam JaffeSam JaffeSamuel Gower
John McIntireJohn McIntireSheriff Bill Langley
Shepperd StrudwickShepperd StrudwickMilo Bragg
Gregg MartellGregg MartellNero, Burly Henchman
Phillip PinePhillip PineGandy
Donald RandolphDonald RandolphArthur Sherbourne, district attorney
Royal DanoRoyal DanoSam Nugent, trustee-gunner
Richard TaberFive Shot

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