Ultimate Behind-the-Scene Look At Steve McQueen, King Of Cool

Steve McQueen Draws His Gun

It’s yet another mark of the bad-boy, but you’ve likely seen him in these images of Steve McQueen holding a gun. With such a violent temper and his history of abusing women, it would seem a bit scary to consider the fact that he owned an extensive gun collection, and that he had to frequently interact with prop weapons on set.

McQueen had a great deal of experience with guns, and was reportedly “good with them.” Even so, he had a manic compulsion to practice his quick-draw. It had to be flawless, which annoyed fellow actors like Yul Brynner.