The Asphalt Jungle (1950)
The Asphalt Jungle is a 1950 crime movie directed by John Huston, with a running time of 1h 53m. It stars Sterling Hayden, Louis Calhern and Jean Hagen.
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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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.
When was The Asphalt Jungle released?
The Asphalt Jungle was released on 12 May 1950.
How long is The Asphalt Jungle?
The Asphalt Jungle runs 1h 53m.
Who made The Asphalt Jungle?
The Asphalt Jungle was directed by John Huston.
Where can I watch The Asphalt Jungle?
The Asphalt Jungle is available on TCM, YouTube TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and Google Play Movies.
Where to watch The Asphalt Jungle
Stream: TCM, YouTube TV
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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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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