---
title: "Gang War"
year: 1940
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/gang-war-1940"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 90353
imdb_id: "tt0032508"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 63
community_rating: 6.3
vote_count: 6
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Gang War (1940) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/gang-war-1940

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: Gang War
Year: 1940
Release Date: 03/28/1940 (US)
Genre: Crime and Action
Runtime: 1h 3m
Plot: Two mobs fight for control of the jukebox racket. It is about the rivalry between two gangs.
Director: Leo C. Popkin
Screenplay: Lewis Sherman
Producer: Million Dollar Productions
Cast: Ralph Cooper, Gladys Snyder, Reginald Fenderson, Laurence Criner.
Cast details: Features an African American cast.
Other info: Screened by Turner Classic Movies (TCM) in 1998.
Draft 1: Gang War is an American film released in 1940. Directed by Leo C. Popkin, the movie falls under the crime and action genres. The production was handled by Million Dollar Productions.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Shout! Factory Amazon Channel | Fawesome | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Amazon MX Player | Amazon Video |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Leo C. Popkin
- **Networks / Studios**: Million Dollar Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Ralph Cooper** as *Bob 'Killer' Meade*
- **Gladys Snyder** as *Maizie 'Sugar' Walford*
- **Reginald Fenderson** as *Danny (Meade's chief henchman) (as Reggie Fenderson)*
- **Laurence Criner** as *Lew Baron (as Lawrence Criner)*
- **Monte Hawley** as *Bill (Baron's henchman)*
- **Jess Lee Brooks** as *Lt. Holmes*
- **Johnny Thomas** as *Phil (Meade's driver)*
- **Maceo Bruce Sheffield** as *Bull Brown*
- **Charles Hawkins** as *Tip*
- **Bobby Johnson** as *Waxy*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Gang War online?
Gang War is currently available to watch or stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Amazon Video, The Roku Channel, Tubi TV. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Gang War worth watching?
Gang War holds a community rating of 6.3/10 based on 6 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Crime, Action for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Gang War and when was it released?
Gang War is a feature film with a runtime of 63 minutes. It was released in 1940. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Gang War?
Gang War was directed by Leo C. Popkin.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Gang War — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/90353)
- [Gang War (1940 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gang_War_%281940_film%29)
- [Gang War (1940) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/90353-gang-war/cast)
- [Gang War (1940) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0032508/)
- [Gang War (1940) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/gang-war-1940/credits)
- [Gang War (1940) Cast & Crew | Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/gang-war/1013252/credits/)

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