Description
Vintage French Film Movie Poster
The poster is for the 1942 film noir, originally titled This Gun for Hire, known in French as Tueur à gages (meaning "Hitman")
Key Film Details
Original English Title: This Gun for Hire
French Title: Tueur à gages
Release Year: 1942
Main Cast: The film stars Alan Ladd as Philip Raven, the cold-blooded hitman, and Veronica Lake as Ellen Graham, a nightclub singer. Robert Preston and Laird Cregar also appear.
Director: It was directed by Frank Tuttle.
Plot: Based on the novel A Gun for Sale by Graham Greene, the story follows Philip Raven, who seeks revenge after being betrayed and paid with stolen money by his employer. On the run, he encounters Ellen, who turns out to be the fiancée of the detective pursuing him, creating a complex dynamic.
Impact: This film launched Alan Ladd to stardom and solidified his iconic on-screen partnership with Veronica Lake. The actress became a fashion icon and a source of mystery for her signature hairstyle that partially covered one eye.
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The poster is for the 1942 film noir, originally titled This Gun for Hire, known in French as Tueur à gages (meaning "Hitman")
Key Film Details
Original English Title: This Gun for Hire
French Title: Tueur à gages
Release Year: 1942
Main Cast: The film stars Alan Ladd as Philip Raven, the cold-blooded hitman, and Veronica Lake as Ellen Graham, a nightclub singer. Robert Preston and Laird Cregar also appear.
Director: It was directed by Frank Tuttle.
Plot: Based on the novel A Gun for Sale by Graham Greene, the story follows Philip Raven, who seeks revenge after being betrayed and paid with stolen money by his employer. On the run, he encounters Ellen, who turns out to be the fiancée of the detective pursuing him, creating a complex dynamic.
Impact: This film launched Alan Ladd to stardom and solidified his iconic on-screen partnership with Veronica Lake. The actress became a fashion icon and a source of mystery for her signature hairstyle that partially covered one eye.
