The Asphalt Jungle
"The City Under the City"
Originally released in 1950. The Asphalt Jungle is a crime/drama film. directed by John Huston.
Starring Sterling Hayden, Louis Calhern, and Sam Jaffe
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 12, 1950
75 years ago
Runtime
1h 52m
112 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (521 votes)
Budget
$1.2M
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Sterling Hayden
as Dix Handley
Louis Calhern
as Alonzo D. Emmerich
Sam Jaffe
as Doc Erwin Riedenschneider
Jean Hagen
as Doll Conovan
James Whitmore
as Gus Minissi
John McIntire
as Police Commissioner Hardy
Marc Lawrence
as Cobby
Barry Kelley
as Lt. Ditrich
Anthony Caruso
as Louis Ciavelli
Marilyn Monroe
as Angela Phinlay
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,232,000
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
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 ...
Who directed The Asphalt Jungle?
The Asphalt Jungle was directed by John Huston.
How long is The Asphalt Jungle?
The Asphalt Jungle has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).
When was The Asphalt Jungle released?
The Asphalt Jungle was released on May 12, 1950 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Asphalt Jungle?
The main cast of The Asphalt Jungle includes Sterling Hayden, Louis Calhern, Sam Jaffe, Jean Hagen, James Whitmore.
Is The Asphalt Jungle worth watching?
The Asphalt Jungle has a user rating of 7.5/10 based on 521 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.