The Asphalt Jungle(1950)
“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.
Director
John Huston
Studio
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Budget
$1M
Cast
Sterling Hayden
as Dix Handley
Louis Calhern
as Alonzo D. Emmerich
Jean Hagen
as Doll Conovan
James Whitmore
as Gus Minissi
Sam Jaffe
as Doc Erwin Riedenschneider
John McIntire
as Police Commissioner Hardy
Marc Lawrence
as Cobby
Barry Kelley
as Lieutenant Ditrich
Anthony Caruso
as Louis Ciavelli
Teresa Celli
as Maria Ciavelli
Marilyn Monroe
as Angela Phinlay
William 'Wee Willie' Davis
as Timmons
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1950
Runtime
1h 53m
Language
German
Rating
7.5 / 10
Budget
$1M
Production Companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
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Where can I watch The Asphalt Jungle?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Asphalt Jungle (1950).
What is The Asphalt Jungle about?▼
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.
Who directed The Asphalt Jungle?▼
The Asphalt Jungle was directed by John Huston and released in 1950. It is a crime, drama film.
How long is The Asphalt Jungle?▼
The Asphalt Jungle has a runtime of 1 hours and 53 minutes (113 minutes total).
Who stars in The Asphalt Jungle?▼
The cast of The Asphalt Jungle includes Sterling Hayden as Dix Handley, Louis Calhern as Alonzo D. Emmerich, Jean Hagen as Doll Conovan, James Whitmore as Gus Minissi, Sam Jaffe as Doc Erwin Riedenschneider and more.
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