They Gave Him a Gun
"Two Dramas of Cold-Blooded Violence and Smoldering Love combined into One Red-Hot GREAT Thrill Show"
Originally released in 1937. They Gave Him a Gun is a war/crime film. directed by W.S. Van Dyke.
Starring Spencer Tracy, Gladys George, and Franchot Tone
Synopsis
With no other prospects, a World War I veteran puts the skills they taught him in the War to use.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 7, 1937
88 years ago
Runtime
1h 34m
94 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Spencer Tracy
as Fred P. Willis
Gladys George
as Rose Duffy
Franchot Tone
as James 'Jimmy' Davis
Edgar Dearing
as Sgt. Meadowlark
Mary Treen
as Saxe
Cliff Edwards
as Laro
Charles Trowbridge
as Judge
Ernie Alexander
as Admiring Soldier (uncredited)
Hooper Atchley
as Army Doctor (uncredited)
Irving Bacon
as Tall Soldier (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is They Gave Him a Gun about?
With no other prospects, a World War I veteran puts the skills they taught him in the War to use.
Who directed They Gave Him a Gun?
They Gave Him a Gun was directed by W.S. Van Dyke.
How long is They Gave Him a Gun?
They Gave Him a Gun has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
When was They Gave Him a Gun released?
They Gave Him a Gun was released on May 7, 1937 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in They Gave Him a Gun?
The main cast of They Gave Him a Gun includes Spencer Tracy, Gladys George, Franchot Tone, Edgar Dearing, Mary Treen.