The Asphalt Jungle (1950)

7.5/10 113 min Crime Drama

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.

Cast

Sterling Hayden

Dix Handley

Louis Calhern

Alonzo D. Emmerich

Jean Hagen

Doll Conovan

James Whitmore

Gus Minissi

Sam Jaffe

Doc Erwin Riedenschneider

John McIntire

Police Commissioner Hardy

Marc Lawrence

Cobby

Barry Kelley

Lieutenant Ditrich

Anthony Caruso

Louis Ciavelli

Teresa Celli

Maria Ciavelli

Marilyn Monroe

Angela Phinlay

William 'Wee Willie' Davis

Timmons

Dorothy Tree

May Emmerich

Brad Dexter

Bob Brannom

John Maxwell

Dr. Swanson

Mary Anderson

Police Broadcaster (voice) (uncredited)

Ray Bennett

Detective in Hardy's Office (uncredited)

David Bond

Father Sortine (uncredited)

Chet Brandenburg

Man at Line-Up (uncredited)

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