Gang War (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 5.8

Released in 1940, Gang War is an action and crime film directed by Leo C. Popkin, running about 63 minutes.
What it’s about. Two mobs fight for control of the jukebox racket.
Who’s in it. Gang War stars Ralph Cooper as Bob 'Killer' Meade, Gladys Snyder as Maizie 'Sugar' Walford, Reginald Fenderson as Danny (Meade's chief henchman) (as Reggie Fenderson) and Laurence Criner as Lew Baron (as Lawrence Criner), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Gang War has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Gang War page.
If you liked it. Fans of Gang War tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Gang War (1940)?
- In US, Gang War is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Gang War worth watching?
- Gang War holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Gang War?
- Gang War stars Ralph Cooper, Gladys Snyder, Reginald Fenderson, Laurence Criner and Monte Hawley.
- When was Gang War released?
- Gang War was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 63 minutes.
