The Asphalt Jungle
United States • 1950 • 1h 52m
Director
#847Criterion Collection →Synopsis
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.
Synopsis
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.
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Credits
Crew
DirectorJohn Huston
WriterJohn Huston, Ben Maddow
CinematographerHarold Rosson
ComposerMiklós Rózsa
EditorGeorge Boemler
ProducerArthur Hornblow Jr., John Huston
Cast
Sterling Haydenas Dix Handley
Louis Calhernas Alonzo D. Emmerich
Sam Jaffeas Doc Erwin Riedenschneider