based on novel or book,heist,film noir,on the run

The Asphalt Jungle (1950)

Poster for The Asphalt Jungle

The City Under the City

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 & Crew

Director
John Huston
  • Profile picture of Sterling Hayden
    Dix Handley Sterling Hayden
  • Profile picture of Louis Calhern
    Alonzo D. Emmerich Louis Calhern
  • Profile picture of Sam Jaffe
    Doc Erwin Riedenschneider Sam Jaffe
  • Profile picture of Jean Hagen
    Doll Conovan Jean Hagen
  • Profile picture of James Whitmore
    Gus Minissi James Whitmore
  • Profile picture of John McIntire
    Police Commissioner Hardy John McIntire
  • Profile picture of Marc Lawrence
    Cobby Marc Lawrence
  • Profile picture of Barry Kelley
    Lt. Ditrich Barry Kelley

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Keywords

  • based on novel or book
  • heist
  • film noir
  • on the run