This Gun for Hire (TV movie)

This Gun for Hire is a 1991 American TV movie. It is an adaptation of A Gun for Sale by Graham Greene which had been filmed several times previously, notably with Alan Ladd in 1942. It was directed by Lou Antonio for the USA Network. It starred Robert Wagner who in 2000 said it was one of his favorite roles.[1]

Cast

Reception

The Vancouver Sun said "the unlikely romance between Wagner and his stripper hostage, played by Nancy Everhard, never ignites. Wagner's cold and wooden presence only makes Everhard's efforts to seduce him appear ridiculously contrived." The reviewer added what makes the fl "worth watching is a wonderful performance by John Harkins."[2]

The Chicago Tribune wrote "Many viewers may, in fact, find themselves made uncomfortable as they watch the sleek and sophisticated Wagner try to get down and dirty."[3]

References
  1. MOVIES; Ever the Man About Town; After a half-century in Hollywood, the roles keep coming for the ever charming Robert Wagner.: [Home Edition] Bergman, Anne. Los Angeles Times; 3 Feb 2000: CAL.12.
  2. Johnston, Christopher. The Vancouver Sun; Vancouver, B.C. [Vancouver, B.C]02 Jan 1992: C10.
  3. Shooting blanks Robert Wagner misses the mark in USA's `Gun': [NORTH SPORTS FINAL, C Edition] Rick Kogan, TV/radio critic. Chicago Tribune 9 Jan 1991: 7.
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