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Short Cut to Hell (1957)

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As a favor to an old friend, producer Alex Gordon, James Cagney turned director for the first and only time in his career with Short Cut to Hell. The film is a remake of the 1942 Veronica Lake-Alan Ladd starrer This Gun For Hire. Robert Ivers plays Kyle, a hired killer who is double-crossed by his employer Bahrwell (Jacques Aubuchon). Seeking revenge, Kyle is reluctantly teamed with Glory Hamilton (Georgann Johnson), who has been targeted for elimination by Bahrwell and his henchman Nichols

Unrated, 1 hr. 27 min.

Drama, Classics

Directed By: James Cagney

Cast

Robert Ivers
Kyle
Georgann Johnson
Glory Hamilton
William Bishop
Stan
Jacques Aubuchon
Bahrwell
Peter Baldwin
Adams
Yvette Vickers
Daisy
Murvyn Vye
Nichols
Milton Frome
Los Angeles Police Capt...
Roscoe Ates
Ext. Road Driver
Joe Bassett
Patrolman
Jacqueline Beer
Waitress
Douglas Evans
Mr. Henry
Joe Forte
Ticket Seller
Richard Hale
A.T.
John Halloran
Guard
Gail Land
Girl
Hugh Lawrence
Patrolman
Danny Lewis
Piano Player
Dennis McMullen
Los Angeles Policeman
William Newell
Hotel Manager
William Pullen
Used-Car-Lot Manager
Michael Ross
Inspector Ross
Sarah Selby
Adam's Secretary
Douglas Spencer
Conductor
Russell Trent
Trainman

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The only film directed by James Cagney.

July 20, 2010 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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Dennis Schwartz

Ozus' World Movie Reviews

Ivers e Johnson, estreando como protagonistas, n�o fazem feio. Infelizmente, a dire��o de Cagney (sua �nica tentativa) e o roteiro pouco inspirado condenaram o projeto.

October 11, 2004 Comment

Pablo Villaca

Cinema em Cena

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Unnecessary remake of This Gun for Hire is just another standard crime drama. The leads are adequate but certainly don't have the star charisma of Alan Ladd and Veronica Lake.

November 18, 2010

jay nixon

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