Paper Bullets (1941): cast, story & where to watch
1941 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1941, Paper Bullets is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Phil Rosen, running about 72 minutes. “Every ballot ... a vote for murder!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Circumstances force naive Rita Adams into serving an unjust prison term, but she emerges from it a cynical criminal who rises to power in the local crime organization.
Who’s in it. Paper Bullets stars Joan Woodbury as Rita Adams, Jack La Rue as Mickey Roman, Linda Ware as Donna Andrews and John Archer as Bob Elliott, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Paper Bullets has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Paper Bullets page.
If you liked it. Fans of Paper Bullets tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Paper Bullets (1941)?
- In US, Paper Bullets is available to stream on IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Paper Bullets worth watching?
- Paper Bullets holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Paper Bullets?
- Paper Bullets stars Joan Woodbury, Jack La Rue, Linda Ware, John Archer and Vince Barnett.
- When was Paper Bullets released?
- Paper Bullets was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.