Gun Crazy

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Cast

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

Harry Lewis
as Sheriff Clyde Boston

Ned Young
as Dave Allister

Trevor Bardette
as Sheriff Boston

Mickey Little
as Bart Tare (age 7)

Russ Tamblyn
as Bart Tare (age 14)

Paul Frison
as Clyde Boston (age 14)

David Bair
as Dave Allister (age 14)

Stanley Prager
as Bluey-Bluey

Virginia Farmer
as Miss Wynn

Anne O'Neal
as Miss Sifert

Frances Irwin
as Danceland Singer

Don Beddoe
as Man From Chicago

Robert Osterloh
as Hampton Policeman

Shimen Ruskin
as Taxi Driver

Harry Hayden
as Mr. Mallenberg

Ray Teal
as Border Patrolman

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Critic Reviews for Gun Crazy (Deadly Is the Female)

Audience Reviews for Gun Crazy (Deadly Is the Female)

• Jun 15, 2020

  Femme fatales don't come any more sinister and psychopathic than Peggy Cummins' Annie Starr. Gun Crazy is among the most inventively shot B-movies I've ever seen.
  

  Aldo G Super Reviewer
• Feb 25, 2011

  A solid noir that really focuses on gun ownership as a metaphor for masculinity. Focusing on Barton's upbringing, the gun is where he finds his male identity. We he eventually meets his love, he does it by winning a shooting contest. Clearly asserting his manliness. For the films femme fatale Annie, wielding the gun is a source of power and in one scene in particular, she shows off her shooting skills to a sea of young men. She shoots out into the crowd, almost as if she is shooting her masculinity all over these men. There is even a scene when she pulls out a gun and sets it on her lap and it is as if she too has her source of masculinity, her very own penis. These are just a few examples of all that Lewis leaves the viewer to unpack. The influence that it would later have on Penn's Bonnie & Clyde is obvious. Although not as intriguing as other Noirs, this psychologically dense film is certainly a good watch.
  Reid V Super Reviewer
• Oct 03, 2010

  "Gun Crazy" is square in the predictable "lovers on the run" genre, but it stands out because the suspense as the couple's resources and options thin is unusually fierce and prolonged. Also, both of the lead actors seem to belong in a much different, nicer sort of film, so we especially identify with their frantic confusion and insecurities. On the other hand, the good/bad contradictions of Bart's character strain credibility and it's hard to understand why his less rational mate can manipulate him so easily.
  

  Eric B Super Reviewer
• Sep 05, 2010

  The classic Bonnie and Clyde themed forties movie. It's not a well known cast, but they are really good in this movie. The film is exciting, dramatic, and romantic as well. I just love it.
  Aj V Super Reviewer

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