''Short Cut to Hell'' is a 1957 American
film noir, filmed in black-and-white
VistaVision
VistaVision is a higher resolution, widescreen variant of the 35 mm motion picture film format which was created by engineers at Paramount Pictures in 1954.
Paramount never used anamorphic processes such as 2.55: 1, CinemaScope but refi ...
, starring
Robert Ivers
Robert Ivers, also known as Bob Ivers, (December 11, 1934 – February 13, 2003) was an American actor who appeared in films and television in the 1950s and 1960s.
Background
Ivers was born in Seattle, Washington. He attended Tucson High Schoo ...
and
Georgann Johnson
Georgann Johnson (born Georgia Anne Johnson, August 15, 1926 – June 4, 2018) was an American stage, film, and television actress. She was also known as Georgiann Johnson and Georgianne Johnson.
Early years
Johnson was born in Decorah, Iow ...
.
[.] The film is the only directorial effort by famous actor
James Cagney.
''Short Cut to Hell'' is a remake of the 1941
Alan Ladd film ''
This Gun for Hire
''This Gun for Hire'' is a 1942 American film noir crime film directed by Frank Tuttle and starring Veronica Lake, Robert Preston (actor), Robert Preston, Laird Cregar, and Alan Ladd. It is based on the 1936 novel ''A Gun for Sale'' by Graham Gr ...
'', which in turn was based on the 1936
Graham Greene
Henry Graham Greene (2 October 1904 – 3 April 1991) was an English writer and journalist regarded by many as one of the leading English novelists of the 20th century. Combining literary acclaim with widespread popularity, Greene acquir ...
novel ''
A Gun for Sale''.
Plot
Professional 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
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Robert Ivers
Robert Ivers, also known as Bob Ivers, (December 11, 1934 – February 13, 2003) was an American actor who appeared in films and television in the 1950s and 1960s.
Background
Ivers was born in Seattle, Washington. He attended Tucson High Schoo ...
as Kyle Niles
*
Georgann Johnson
Georgann Johnson (born Georgia Anne Johnson, August 15, 1926 – June 4, 2018) was an American stage, film, and television actress. She was also known as Georgiann Johnson and Georgianne Johnson.
Early years
Johnson was born in Decorah, Iow ...
as Glory Hamilton
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William Bishop as Sgt. Stan Lowery
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Jacques Aubuchon as Bahrwell
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Peter Baldwin as Carl Adams
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Yvette Vickers
Yvette Vickers (born Yvette Iola Vedder; August 26, 1928 – ) was an American actress, pin-up model and singer.
Early life and career
Vickers was born in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of jazz musician Charles Vedder. During her youth, s ...
as Daisy
*
Murvyn Vye
Marvin Wesley Vye Jr. (July 15, 1913 – August 17, 1976) was an American character actor. He is best known for portraying Prince Ken Arok in the comedy film '' Road to Bali''.
Early years
Vye was born in Quincy, Massachusetts, and educa ...
as Nichols
*
Richard Hale
Richard Hale (born James Richards Hale; November 16, 1892 – May 18, 1981) was an American opera and concert singer and later a character actor of film, stage and television. Hale's appearance usually landed him roles as either Middle Ea ...
as AT
See also
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List of American films of 1957
A list of American films released in 1957. ''The Bridge on the River Kwai'' won the Academy Award for Best Picture.
A-B
C-H
I-N
O-Q
R-T
U-Z
See also
* 1957 in the United States
References
External links
1957 filmsat the Interne ...
References
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1957 films
1957 crime films
American crime films
American black-and-white films
Film noir
Films based on works by Graham Greene
Remakes of American films
Paramount Pictures films
1950s English-language films
1950s American films
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