Short Cut to Hellis a 1957 Americanfilm noir,filmed in black-and-whiteVistaVision,starringRobert IversandGeorgann Johnson.[1]The film is the only directorial effort by famous actorJames Cagney.
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | James Cagney |
| Written by | Ted Berkman Raphael Blau |
| Story by | Graham Greene(novelA Gun for Sale) |
| Produced by | A. C. Lyles |
| Starring | Robert Ivers Georgann Johnson |
| Cinematography | Haskell B. Boggs |
| Edited by | Tom McAdoo |
| Music by | Irvin Talbot |
Production company | Paramount Pictures |
| Distributed by | Paramount Pictures |
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Running time | 87 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Short Cut to Hellis a remake of the 1941Alan LaddfilmThis Gun for Hire,which in turn was based on the 1936Graham GreenenovelA Gun for Sale.
Plot
editProfessional hitman Kyle Niles (Ivers) is hired to commit two murders and afterwards double-crossed by his employer Bahrwell (Aubuchon). Seeking revenge, Kyle kidnaps singer Glory Hamilton (Johnson), the girlfriend of the police detective in charge of his pursuit (Bishop). Kyle is finally able to get even with Bahrwell, and in the process reveals his long-dormant "good" side.
Cast
edit- Robert Iversas Kyle Niles
- Georgann Johnsonas Glory Hamilton
- William Bishopas Sgt. Stan Lowery
- Jacques Aubuchonas Bahrwell
- Peter Baldwinas Carl Adams
- Yvette Vickersas Daisy
- Murvyn Vyeas Nichols
- Richard Haleas AT
See also
editReferences
editExternal links
edit- Short Cut to Hellat theAFI Catalog of Feature Films
- Short Cut to HellatIMDb
- Short Cut to Hellat theTCM Movie Database
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