They Gave Him a Gun

1937 NR 1h 34m 6.3

A World War I veteran who married the girlfriend of his presumed-dead war buddy falls into the racketeering business.

Jimmy is drafted and ends up in Fred's troop on his way to Europe. Jimmy becomes vicious with his gun, wins a medal, and weds Fred's nurse girlfriend, Rose. Back home years later, Rose discovers Jimmy is a gangster, has him arrested, and finds a job in Fred's circus as Jimmy escapes, determined to kill Fred.

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Info about They Gave Him a Gun

Studio(s): Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Originally Released: May 07, 1937

Production Country: United States

Genres: Crime, Drama, Film-Noir, Romance, War