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The Asphalt Jungle

1950-05-12 · 113 min · ★ 7.5

Crime · Drama

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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Directors
John Huston
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 1,232,000
Revenue
USD 2,100,000

Top Cast

Sterling HaydenSterling HaydenDix Handley
Louis CalhernLouis CalhernAlonzo D. Emmerich
Jean HagenJean HagenDoll Conovan
James WhitmoreJames WhitmoreGus Minissi
Sam JaffeSam JaffeDoc Erwin Riedenschneider
John McIntireJohn McIntirePolice Commissioner Hardy
Marc LawrenceMarc LawrenceCobby
Barry KelleyBarry KelleyLieutenant Ditrich
Anthony CarusoAnthony CarusoLouis Ciavelli
Teresa CelliTeresa CelliMaria Ciavelli
Marilyn MonroeMarilyn MonroeAngela Phinlay
William 'Wee Willie' DavisWilliam 'Wee Willie' DavisTimmons
Dorothy TreeDorothy TreeMay Emmerich
Brad DexterBrad DexterBob Brannom
John MaxwellJohn MaxwellDr. Swanson
Mary AndersonMary AndersonPolice Broadcaster (voice) (uncredited)
Ray BennettRay BennettDetective in Hardy's Office (uncredited)
David BondDavid BondFather Sortine (uncredited)
Chet BrandenburgChet BrandenburgMan at Line-Up (uncredited)
Benny BurtTaxi Driver (uncredited)

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