Still from The Asphalt Jungle — The Asphalt Jungle (1950) — John HustonPhotographed by Harold Rosson

John Huston

The Asphalt Jungle

Name: The Asphalt Jungle
Genre: Crime, Drama
Released: 1950
Duration: 112 min

United States / English / 1950 / 1h 52m

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Crime Drama

Criterion Collection: Spine №847
Letterboxd: 3.86/5·36K ratings·7.1K reviewson Letterboxd
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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

Jean Hagenas Doll Conovan

James Whitmoreas Gus Minissi

John McIntireas Police Commissioner Hardy

Marc Lawrenceas Cobby

Barry Kelleyas Lt. Ditrich

Anthony Carusoas Louis Ciavelli

Marilyn Monroeas Angela Phinlay

Teresa Cellias Maria Ciavelli

William 'Wee Willie' Davisas Timmons

Dorothy Treeas May Emmerich

Brad Dexteras Bob Brannom

John Maxwellas Dr. Swanson

Mary Andersonas Police Broadcaster (voice) (uncredited)

Ray Bennettas Detective in Hardy's Office (uncredited)

David Bondas Father Sortine (uncredited)

Chet Brandenburgas Man at Line-Up (uncredited)

Benny Burtas Taxi Driver (uncredited)

Double Feature

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Wise Blood1979

Both directed by John Huston

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Under the Volcano1984Both directed by John Huston
Let There Be Light1946Both directed by John Huston

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