

The Gangster
1947-11-25 · 84 min · ★ 5.2
Based on the novel Low Company. One of the most peculiar film noirs of the 1940s stars Barry Sullivan as a small-time hood who suffers a mental breakdown as his big plans begin to crumble. Beautiful Belita is his singer girlfriend who only fuels his paranoia.
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- Directors
- Gordon Wiles
- Production companies
- King Brothers Productions, Allied Artists Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Barry SullivanShubunka
BelitaNancy Starr
Joan LorringDorothy
Akim TamiroffNick Jammey
Harry MorganShorty
John IrelandKarty
Sheldon LeonardCornell
Fifi D'OrsayMrs. Ostroleng
Virginia ChristineMrs. Karty
Elisha Cook Jr.Oval
Ted HechtSwain
Leif EricksonBeaumont
Charles McGrawDugas
John KelloggSterling
Edwin MaxwellPolitician (uncredited)
Dewey RobinsonPool Player (uncredited)
Murray AlperEddie (uncredited)
Shelley WintersHazel (uncredited)
Larry SteersHeadwaiter (uncredited)
Marie BlakeHouse Mistress (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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