film noir,b movie

The Gangster (1947)

Poster for The Gangster

HE'S GOT THE TOWN BY THE THROAT!

Based on the novel Low Company. One of the most peculiar film noirs of the 1940s stars Barry Sullivan as a small-time hood who suffers a mental breakdown as his big plans begin to crumble. Beautiful Belita is the slumming society girlfriend who only fuels his paranoia.

Cast & Crew

Director
Gordon Wiles
  • Profile picture of Barry Sullivan
    Shubunka Barry Sullivan
  • Profile picture of Belita
    Nancy Starr Belita
  • Profile picture of Joan Lorring
    Dorothy Joan Lorring
  • Profile picture of Akim Tamiroff
    Nick Jammey Akim Tamiroff
  • Profile picture of Harry Morgan
    Shorty Harry Morgan
  • Profile picture of John Ireland
    Karty John Ireland
  • Profile picture of Sheldon Leonard
    Cornell Sheldon Leonard
  • Profile picture of Fifi D'Orsay
    Mrs. Ostroleng Fifi D'Orsay

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Keywords

  • film noir
  • b movie