The Asphalt Jungle

The Asphalt Jungle (1950)

24/09/1950 (GB)
Crime, Drama
1h 52m

The City Under the City

Overview

Recently paroled from prison, legendary burglar "Doc" Riedenschneider, with funding from Alonzo Emmerich, a crooked lawyer, gathers a small group of veteran criminals together in the Midwest for a big jewel heist.

  • John HustonDirector, Screenplay
  • Ben MaddowScreenplay
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

  • Budget

    $1,232,000

Keywords

  • based on novel or book
  • heist
  • film noir
  • on the run

Top Billed Cast

Sterling Hayden

Sterling Hayden

Dix Handley

Louis Calhern

Louis Calhern

Alonzo D. Emmerich

Sam Jaffe

Sam Jaffe

Doc Erwin Riedenschneider

Jean Hagen

Jean Hagen

Doll Conovan

James Whitmore

James Whitmore

Gus Minissi

John McIntire

John McIntire

Police Commissioner Hardy

Marc Lawrence

Marc Lawrence

Cobby

Barry Kelley

Barry Kelley

Lt. Ditrich

Anthony Caruso

Anthony Caruso

Louis Ciavelli

Marilyn Monroe

Marilyn Monroe

Angela Phinlay

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