Movie·1945·0h 19m
A Gun in His Hand
Directed By
Joseph Losey
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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The Story
In this MGM Crime Does Not Pay series short, a young man graduates from the police academy at the top of his class. He then teams up with some local thieves and uses his knowledge of police procedures to pursue a career of undetected crime.
Written By
Charles F. Royal
Producer
Chester M. Franklin
Cinematography
Jackson Rose
Editor
Harry Komer
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
9 votes
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// cast
Cast
Tom Trout
Police Officer Dennis Nordell
Richard Gaines
Police Inspector Dana
Anthony Caruso
Frankie
Hugh Beaumont
Police Academy Graduate (uncredited)
William Challee
Snorky (uncredited)
Roger Moore
Police Instructor (uncredited)
Robert Emmett O'Connor
Veteran Policeman McGuinnes (uncredited)
Arthur Space
Calvin 'Whitey' Foster (uncredited)
Harry Strang
Police Captain R.C. Johnson (uncredited)
William Tannen
Police Lab Technician Wilson (uncredited)
Ray Teal
Police Lt. O'Neill (uncredited)
Charles C. Wilson
Chief of Police (uncredited)
Harry Wilson
Ex-Con Thug (uncredited)
// crew
Crew
Joseph Losey
Director
Charles F. Royal
Screenplay
Chester M. Franklin
Producer
Jackson Rose
Director of Photography
Harry Komer
Editor
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