Killer without a conscience! Lover without a heart?
A cold, ruthless hitman is double-crossed by his employer after completing a job, setting him on a path of vengeance. Along the way, he crosses paths with a nightclub singer and undercover agent, whose mission entangles them in a plot of espionage and corruption. This taut film noir blends sharp suspense with a haunting portrait of a killer seeking redemption.
Selected disc options for This Gun for Hire
| Extras | Shout! Factory BD-A/US 2019 | Eureka BD-B/UK 2020 | Universal DVD-1/US 2004 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audio Commentary by Steve Mitchell and Alan K. Rode | has extra | ||
| Audio Commentary by Adrian Martin | has extra | ||
| Lux Radio Theatre: “This Gun for Hire” - With Actors Alan Ladd and Joan Blondell | has extra | ||
| The Screen Guild Theater: “This Gun for Hire” - With Actors Alan Ladd and Veronica Lake | has extra | ||
| Stills Gallery [Eureka] | has extra | ||
| Stills Gallery [Shout! Factory] | has extra | ||
| Theatrical Trailer | has extra | has extra |
Notes
- Eureka’s Blu-ray includes a booklet with writing by Barry Forshaw and Craig Ian Mann.
- Universal’s “Universal Noir Collection” DVD contains no extras. It is also available in the “Film Noir 10-Movie Spotlight Collection” box set with The Glass Key (1942), Double Indemnity (1944), Phantom Lady (1944), Black Angel (1946), The Blue Dahlia (1946), The Killers (1946), The Big Clock (1948), Criss Cross (1949) and Touch of Evil (1958).
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Ultimate Edition
Combine the best digital presentation with a selection of choice extras for the ultimate edition.
| Presentation | |
|---|---|
| Extras | Audio Commentary by Steve Mitchell and Alan K. Rode Shout! Factory BD |
| Audio Commentary by Adrian Martin Eureka BD | |
| Lux Radio Theatre: “This Gun for Hire” - With Actors Alan Ladd and Joan Blondell Eureka BD | |
| The Screen Guild Theater: “This Gun for Hire” - With Actors Alan Ladd and Veronica Lake Eureka BD | |
| Stills Gallery [Eureka] Eureka BD | |
| Stills Gallery [Shout! Factory] Shout! Factory BD | |
| Theatrical Trailer Shout! Factory BD |