Carbine Williams (1952)

Name: Carbine Williams
Genre: Crime, Drama
Released: 1952
Duration: 92 min
Cast: James Stewart, Jean Hagen, Wendell Corey, Carl Benton Reid, Paul Stewart

1h 32m United States of America

Crime Drama

Plot

David Marshall Williams finds himself at a prison farm, where his skills in the tool shop take center stage. Amidst the confines of incarceration, he channels his ingenuity into crafting a revolutionary firearm. His relentless determination leads to the creation of the M-1 Carbine, a weapon that would play a significant role in World War II. Williams' journey transforms from a convict's struggles to a celebrated inventor, showcasing the power of innovation even in the bleakest circumstances.

Cast

James Stewart Jean Hagen Wendell Corey Carl Benton Reid Paul Stewart Otto Hulett Rhys Williams Herbert Heyes James Arness Porter Hall Fay Roope Ralph Dumke Leif Erickson Henry Corden Howard Petrie