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7.5/10 1950 1h 53m Released

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.

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Top Cast

Sterling Hayden
Sterling Hayden
Dix Handley
Louis Calhern
Louis Calhern
Alonzo D. Emmerich
Jean Hagen
Jean Hagen
Doll Conovan
James Whitmore
James Whitmore
Gus Minissi
Sam Jaffe
Sam Jaffe
Doc Erwin Riedenschneider
John McIntire
John McIntire
Police Commissioner Hardy
Marc Lawrence
Marc Lawrence
Cobby
Barry Kelley
Barry Kelley
Lieutenant Ditrich
Anthony Caruso
Anthony Caruso
Louis Ciavelli
Teresa Celli
Teresa Celli
Maria Ciavelli
Marilyn Monroe
Marilyn Monroe
Angela Phinlay
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)

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John Chard 9/10

Experience has taught me never to trust a policeman. Just when you think one's all right, he turns legit. Out of MGM, The Asphalt Jungle is directed by John Huston and based on the novel of the same name by W.R. Burnett. It stars Sterling Hayden, Jean Hagen, Sam Jaffe, Louis Calhern, James Whitmore, Teresa Celli, and in a minor but important role, Marilyn Monroe. Miklós Rózsa scores the music and Harold Rosson…

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FAQ about The Asphalt Jungle

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 big jewel heist.
When was The Asphalt Jungle released?
The Asphalt Jungle was released in 1950.
What genres does The Asphalt Jungle belong to?
The Asphalt Jungle is categorised as Crime, Drama.
Who stars in The Asphalt Jungle?
The cast of The Asphalt Jungle includes Sterling Hayden, Louis Calhern, Jean Hagen, James Whitmore, Sam Jaffe.