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The Asphalt Jungle (1950) 7.9
A major heist goes off as planned, until bad luck and double crosses cause everything to unravel. Director:John Huston |
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Cast
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| Louis Calhern | ... | ||
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Doll Conovan
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| Sam Jaffe | ... | ||
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Cobby
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Barry Kelley | ... |
Lt. Ditrich
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Louis Ciavelli
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Teresa Celli | ... |
Maria Ciavelli
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Angela Phinlay
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William 'Wee Willie' Davis | ... |
Timmons
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Dorothy Tree | ... |
May Emmerich
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Bob Brannom
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John Maxwell | ... |
Dr. Swanson
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Plot Synopsis
Storyline
'Doc' Riedenschneider, legendary crime 'brain' just out of prison, has a brilliant plan for a million-dollar burglary. To pull it off, he recruits safecracker Louis, driver Gus, financial backer Emmerich, and strong-arm man Dix Handley. At first the plan goes like clockwork, but little accidents accumulate and each partner proves to have his own fatal weakness. In the background is a pervasive, grimy urban malaise. Written by Rod Crawford <puffinus@u.washington.edu>
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Country:
USARelease Date:
23 May 1950 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
The Asphalt Jungle (The City Under the City) See more »Filming Locations:
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios - 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA See more »Company Credits
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Sound Mix:
Mono (Western Electric Sound System)Color:
Black and WhiteAspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1
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Alonzo D. Emmerich: May I ask what for?
Police Commissioner Hardy: Complicty... in robbery and in murder
Alonzo D. Emmerich: If I were you Hardy, I'd think up a few more charges. You might be able to make one of them stand up if you get an imbecile jury... and the right judge.
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When Dix and Doll arrive at the Hickory Wood Farm in their car, you can see the reflection of some of the crew members on the passenger side door. See more »Quotes
Police Commissioner Hardy: I am here to arrest you Emmerich.Alonzo D. Emmerich: May I ask what for?
Police Commissioner Hardy: Complicty... in robbery and in murder
Alonzo D. Emmerich: If I were you Hardy, I'd think up a few more charges. You might be able to make one of them stand up if you get an imbecile jury... and the right judge.
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THE ASPHALT JUNGLE is a sometimes unsung triumph of director/writer John Huston. Sterling Hayden plays a down and out hoodlum who pairs up with cheesecake obcessed master thief Sam Jaffee. The seedy urbane characters that populate their world keep you glued to the screen. Marilyn Monroe is perfect as the spoiled mistress of crooked lawyer Louis Calhern. James Whitmore deserved an Oscar for his role as Gus, the diner owner with a fondness for kittens and crime. Has a great look, will make you pine for more black and white.