The Asphalt Jungle

The Asphalt Jungle (1950)

U/A 13+ 12/05/1950
  • Crime, Drama
  • 1 hr 52 min
75%
  • Status : Released
  • Budget : $1,232,000
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.
  • Status : Released
  • Budget : $1,232,000
  • Revenue :$0
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.
Top Billed Cast
Sterling Hayden
Sterling Hayden

Dix Handley

Louis Calhern
Louis Calhern

Alonzo D. Emmerich

Sam Jaffe
Sam Jaffe

Doc Erwin Riedenschneider

Jean Hagen
Jean Hagen

Doll Conovan

James Whitmore
James Whitmore

Gus Minissi

John McIntire
John McIntire

Police Commissioner Hardy

Marc Lawrence
Marc Lawrence

Cobby

Barry Kelley
Barry Kelley

Lt. Ditrich

Anthony Caruso
Anthony Caruso

Louis Ciavelli

Marilyn Monroe
Marilyn Monroe

Angela Phinlay

Teresa Celli
Teresa Celli

Maria Ciavelli

William 'Wee Willie' Davis
William 'Wee Willie' Davis

Timmons

Dorothy Tree
Dorothy Tree

May Emmerich

Brad Dexter
Brad Dexter

Bob Brannom

John Maxwell
John Maxwell

Dr. Swanson

Mary Anderson
Mary Anderson

Police Broadcaster (voice) (uncredited)

Ray Bennett
Ray Bennett

Detective in Hardy's Office (uncredited)

David Bond
David Bond

Father Sortine (uncredited)

Chet Brandenburg
Chet Brandenburg

Man at Line-Up (uncredited)

Frank Cady
Frank Cady

Night Clerk (uncredited)

David Clarke
David Clarke

Mr. Atkinson (Railroad Man) (uncredited)

John Cliff
John Cliff

Policeman (uncredited)

Gene Coogan
Gene Coogan

Reporter (uncredited)

Henry Corden
Henry Corden

Karl Anton Smith (uncredited)

Chuck Courtney
Chuck Courtney

Red (Boy in Diner) (uncredited)

John Crawford
John Crawford

Reporter (uncredited)

Ralph Dunn
Ralph Dunn

Policeman (uncredited)

Gene Evans
Gene Evans

Policeman at Ciavelli's Apartment (uncredited)

Pat Flaherty
Pat Flaherty

Policeman (uncredited)

Alex Gerry
Alex Gerry

Maxwell (uncredited)

Fred Graham
Fred Graham

Truck Driver (uncredited)

Don Haggerty
Don Haggerty

Det. Andrews (uncredited)

Eloise Hardt
Eloise Hardt

Vivian (uncredited)

Thomas Browne Henry
Thomas Browne Henry

James X. Connery (uncredited)

George Lynn
George Lynn

Detective at Ciavelli's Apartment (uncredited)

Strother Martin
Strother Martin

William Doldy (uncredited)

Howard M. Mitchell
Howard M. Mitchell

Secretary (uncredited)

Alberto Morin
Alberto Morin

Eddie Donato (uncredited)

Raymond Roe
Raymond Roe

Tallboy (uncredited)

Henry Rowland
Henry Rowland

Frank Schurz (Doc's Taxi Driver) (uncredited)

Tim Ryan
Tim Ryan

Jack (Police Clerk) (uncredited)

James Seay
James Seay

Officer Janocek (uncredited)

Charles Sherlock
Charles Sherlock

Gambler (uncredited)

Helene Stanley
Helene Stanley

Jeannie (Girl in Diner) (uncredited)

Ray Teal
Ray Teal

Cop in Car Barn Slugged by Dix (uncredited)

Harlan Warde
Harlan Warde

Reporter (uncredited)

Jack Warden
Jack Warden

Man (uncredited)

Judith Wood
Judith Wood

Woman (uncredited)

Jeff York
Jeff York

Policeman (uncredited)

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Crew Members
John Huston
John Huston

Director

Ben Maddow
Ben Maddow

Screenplay

John Huston
John Huston

Screenplay

W.R. Burnett
W.R. Burnett

Novel

Miklós Rózsa
Miklós Rózsa

Original Music Composer

Harold Rosson
Harold Rosson

Director of Photography

John Huston
John Huston

Producer

Sydney Guilaroff
Sydney Guilaroff

Hair Designer

Leslie H. Martinson
Leslie H. Martinson

Script Supervisor

Cedric Gibbons
Cedric Gibbons

Art Direction

Edwin B. Willis
Edwin B. Willis

Set Decoration

Douglas Shearer
Douglas Shearer

Recording Supervision

Media
Backdrops
Posters
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