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Gun Crazy

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1950 | 87 min | Crime, Romance, Drama

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (91% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for crime-drama fans and romantics. If you loved Heat or The Killing, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Dark and gritty, warm and romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 27 min.
What might put you off
  • Made in 1950: an older pace and style.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    91% on Rotten Tomatoes, 74 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.4 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $400K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 39K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Joseph H. Lewis

  • Peggy CumminsAnnie Laurie Starr
  • John DallBart Tare
  • Berry KroegerPackett
  • Morris CarnovskyJudge Willoughby
  • Anabel ShawRuby Tare Flagler
  • Harry LewisSheriff Clyde Boston
  • Nedrick YoungDave Allister
  • Trevor BardetteSheriff Boston
  • Mickey LittleBart Tare (Age 7)
  • Russ TamblynBart Tare (Age 14)