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The Asphalt Jungle

A meticulously planned heist begins to fall apart as a series of unfortunate events, unexpected betrayals, and a relentless police chase converge to foil the criminals' plans and bring them to justice.

Intelligent criminal Erwin "Doc" Riedenschneider is released from prison and seeks a large investment to recruit a team of specialists for a high-stakes jewel heist. He finds a lawyer willing to finance the operation and buys the stolen gems immediately after the burglary. The plan unfolds smoothly, but bad luck and betrayal compromise the gang's escape, and they must flee from the police.

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Main Cast

Sterling HaydenSterling HaydenDix Handley
Louis CalhernLouis CalhernAlonzo D. Emmerich
Sam JaffeSam JaffeDoc Erwin Riedenschneider
Jean HagenJean HagenDoll Conovan
James WhitmoreJames WhitmoreGus Minissi
John McIntireJohn McIntirePolice Commissioner Hardy
Marc LawrenceMarc LawrenceCobby
Barry KelleyBarry KelleyLt. Ditrich
Anthony CarusoAnthony CarusoLouis Ciavelli
Marilyn MonroeMarilyn MonroeAngela Phinlay
Teresa CelliTeresa CelliMaria Ciavelli
William 'Wee Willie' DavisWilliam 'Wee Willie' DavisTimmons
Dorothy TreeDorothy TreeMay Emmerich
Brad DexterBrad DexterBob Brannom
John MaxwellJohn MaxwellDr. Swanson
Mary AndersonMary AndersonPolice Broadcaster (voice) (uncredited)
Ray BennettRay BennettDetective in Hardy's Office (uncredited)
David BondDavid BondFather Sortine (uncredited)
Chet BrandenburgChet BrandenburgMan at Line-Up (uncredited)
Benny BurtBenny BurtTaxi Driver (uncredited)
Frank CadyFrank CadyNight Clerk (uncredited)
Jean CarterJean CarterWoman (uncredited)
David ClarkeDavid ClarkeMr. Atkinson (Railroad Man) (uncredited)
John CliffJohn CliffPoliceman (uncredited)
Gene CooganGene CooganReporter (uncredited)
Henry CordenHenry CordenKarl Anton Smith (uncredited)
Chuck CourtneyChuck CourtneyRed (Boy in Diner) (uncredited)
John CrawfordJohn CrawfordReporter (uncredited)
Ralph DunnRalph DunnPoliceman (uncredited)
Gene EvansGene EvansPoliceman at Ciavelli's Apartment (uncredited)
Pat FlahertyPat FlahertyPoliceman (uncredited)
Alex GerryAlex GerryMaxwell (uncredited)
Sol GorssSol GorssPoliceman (uncredited)
Fred GrahamFred GrahamTruck Driver (uncredited)
Don HaggertyDon HaggertyDet. Andrews (uncredited)
Eloise HardtEloise HardtVivian (uncredited)
Thomas Browne HenryThomas Browne HenryJames X. Connery (uncredited)
George LynnGeorge LynnDetective at Ciavelli's Apartment (uncredited)
Strother MartinStrother MartinWilliam Doldy (uncredited)
Patricia MillerPatricia MillerGirl (uncredited)
Howard M. MitchellHoward M. MitchellSecretary (uncredited)
Ralph MontgomeryRalph MontgomeryCounterman (uncredited)
Alberto MorinAlberto MorinEddie Donato (uncredited)
Raymond RoeRaymond RoeTallboy (uncredited)
Henry RowlandHenry RowlandFrank Schurz (Doc's Taxi Driver) (uncredited)
Tim RyanTim RyanJack (Police Clerk) (uncredited)
James SeayJames SeayOfficer Janocek (uncredited)
Jack SheaJack SheaPoliceman (uncredited)
Charles SherlockCharles SherlockGambler (uncredited)
Helene StanleyHelene StanleyJeannie (Girl in Diner) (uncredited)
Ray TealRay TealCop in Car Barn Slugged by Dix (uncredited)
Leah WakefieldLeah WakefieldGirl (uncredited)
Harlan WardeHarlan WardeReporter (uncredited)
Jack WardenJack WardenMan (uncredited)
William WashingtonWilliam WashingtonSuspect (uncredited)
Judith WoodJudith WoodWoman (uncredited)
Victor WoodVictor WoodEvans (uncredited)
Wilson WoodWilson WoodMan (uncredited)
Jeff YorkJeff YorkPoliceman (uncredited)

Creators

John HustonJohn HustonDirector, Screenplay
W.R. BurnettW.R. BurnettNovel
Ben MaddowBen MaddowScreenplay

The Asphalt Jungle Videos

The Asphalt Jungle (1950) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]

The Asphalt Jungle (1950) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]

Michael Lehmann on THE ASPHALT JUNGLE

Michael Lehmann on THE ASPHALT JUNGLE

Info about The Asphalt Jungle

Studio(s): Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Originally Released: United States, May 12, 1950

Production Country: United States

Budget: $1,232,000.00

Genres:Crime, Drama, Film-Noir, Thriller

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