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Fault is in the writing and direction, both staying on the surface and never getting underneath the characters.
Variety Staff, Variety
Gun Crazy
Thrill Crazy... Kill Crazy... Gun Crazy
1950 · 1h 27m · Approved
Crime, Drama, Romance
Directed by
Joseph H. Lewis
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Gun Crazy
Overview
Bart Tare, an ex-Army man who has a lifelong fixation with guns, meets a kindred spirit in sharpshooter Annie Starr and goes to work at a carnival alongside her. After upsetting the carnival owner who lusts after Starr, they both get fired. Soon, at Starr's behest, the couple embarks on a crime spree for cash.
Director and cast
- Joseph H. Lewis Director
- Peggy Cummins as Annie Laurie Starr
- John Dall as Bart Tare
- Berry Kroeger as Packett
- Morris Carnovsky as Judge Willoughby
- Anabel Shaw as Ruby Tare Flagler
- Harry Lewis as Sheriff Clyde Boston
- Nedrick Young as Dave Allister
- Trevor Bardette as Sheriff Boston
- Mickey Little as Bart Tare (Age 7)
- Russ Tamblyn Cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
91%
Tomatometer
Fresh
One of the most distinguished works of art to emerge from the B movie swamp.
Dave Kehr, Chicago Reader
Fresh
Gun Crazy' is a magnificently enjoyable film, distinguished by Joseph H Lewis's restless, catch-all directorial style.
Tom Huddlestone, Time Out
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