Movie

The Gentle Gunman

“They Branded Him a Coward... and paid in full for their mistake.”

★ 6.5(13)19521h 26m

The Gentle Gunman is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Sky Store and Google Play Movies in Ireland. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 23 July 2026.

Where to watch The Gentle Gunman

🇮🇪 Ireland

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Good to know

Director: Basil Dearden
Release date: 1952-10-23
Runtime: 1h 26m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Michael Balcon Productions

About The Gentle Gunman

The Gentle Gunman is a 1952 movie in the Thriller, Drama and Crime genres, directed by Basil Dearden, starring John Mills, Dirk Bogarde and Robert Beatty. It has a runtime of 1 hour 26 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 13 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Gentle Gunman in Ireland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The relationship between brothers Terry and Matt, both active in the IRA, comes under strain when Terry begins to question the use of violence.

Cast

John Mills

Terence Sullivan

Dirk Bogarde

Matt Sullivan

Robert Beatty

Shinto

Elizabeth Sellars

Maureen Fagan

Barbara Mullen

Molly Fagan

Eddie Byrne

Flynn

Joseph Tomelty

Dr Brannigan

Gilbert Harding

Henry Truethome

James Kenney

Johnny Fagan

Liam Redmond

Connolly

Jack MacGowran

Patsy McGuire

Michael Golden

Murphy

Themes & keywords

brotherfilm noirterrorismira (irish republican army)

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Gentle Gunman in Ireland?+

In Ireland, The Gentle Gunman is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Sky Store and Google Play Movies. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Gentle Gunman on Netflix?+

The Gentle Gunman is not on Netflix in Ireland right now.

How long is The Gentle Gunman?+

The Gentle Gunman has a runtime of 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).

Who stars in The Gentle Gunman?+

The Gentle Gunman stars John Mills, Dirk Bogarde, Robert Beatty, Elizabeth Sellars and Barbara Mullen.

When did The Gentle Gunman come out?+

The Gentle Gunman is a 1952 movie directed by Basil Dearden.

What genre is The Gentle Gunman?+

The Gentle Gunman is Thriller, Drama and Crime film.

Who directed The Gentle Gunman?+

The Gentle Gunman was directed by Basil Dearden.