Review of This Gun for Hire (1942) by Patryk C — 14 Dec 2012

Alan Ladd shines as the gun for hire in this madly nightmarish film noir. It's not hard to see why this movie was his ticket to Hollywood stardom. This Gun for Hire presents an intriguing and macabre story of a betrayed professional killer, who seeks revenge for the harm that's been done to him, and won't back down even in the toughest of situations.

Being surround by many shady characters, the killer tries to uncover a deadly ordeal. Enter Veronica Lake, and the two actors immediately present an astonishingly satisfying on-screen chemistry. This Gun for Hire is a successful addition to the genre, and a mysterious intrigue for its own good.