Year: 1951
Runtime: 83 mins
Language: English
Director: Ted Tetzlaff
Set on a bleak prison farm, a convicted racketeer is handed a firearm and promised a pardon if he uses it. After he persuades a fellow inmate to escape, that escapee is killed, prompting the racketeer’s appointment as prison trustee and forcing him to navigate a fraught balance between survival, authority, and the lingering promise of freedom.
We’re working on a full plot summary and ending explanation for Under the Gun (1951). Check back soon—or request it now to help us prioritize it.
Don't stop at just watching — explore Under the Gun in full detail. From the complete plot summary and scene-by-scene timeline to character breakdowns, thematic analysis, and a deep dive into the ending — every page helps you truly understand what Under the Gun is all about. Plus, discover what's next after the movie.
Track the full timeline of Under the Gun with every major event arranged chronologically. Perfect for decoding non-linear storytelling, flashbacks, or parallel narratives with a clear scene-by-scene breakdown.
Discover movies like Under the Gun that share similar genres, themes, and storytelling elements. Whether you’re drawn to the atmosphere, character arcs, or plot structure, these curated recommendations will help you explore more films you’ll love.
Under the Gun (1951) Scene-by-Scene Movie Timeline
Under the Gun (1951) Movie Characters, Themes & Settings
Under the Gun (1951) Spoiler-Free Summary & Key Flow
Movies Like Under the Gun – Similar Titles You’ll Enjoy
Son of a Gun (2015) Movie Recap & Themes
The Way of the Gun (2000) Full Summary & Key Details
By the Gun (2014) Ending Explained & Film Insights
Gunslingers (2025) Movie Recap & Themes
Under the Shrapnel (1983) Film Overview & Timeline
Under the Gun (1988) Full Summary & Key Details
The Gunrunner (1989) Movie Recap & Themes
A Gun in His Hand (1945) Spoiler-Packed Plot Recap
The Undercover Man (1949) Detailed Story Recap
Gun the Man Down (1956) Spoiler-Packed Plot Recap
Mean Guns (1997) Ending Explained & Film Insights
The Gun Runners (1958) Complete Plot Breakdown
Escape from Crime (1942) Detailed Story Recap
Men with Guns (1997) Full Movie Breakdown
Guns, Girls and Gangsters (1959) Complete Plot Breakdown