The Asphalt Jungle
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Synopsis
A major heist goes off as planned, but then double crosses, bad luck and solid police work cause everything to unravel.
Cast
- Sterling Hayden
- Louis Calhern
- Jean Hagen
- James Whitmore
- Sam Jaffe
- John McIntire
- Marc Lawrence
- Barry Kelley
- Anthony Caruso
- Teresa Celli
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- Oct 14, 2019
this mf's name is "dix handley" lmao
theshrillestOct 11, 2021we are all human, so why are some of us seen as though we are not so? in a film that seems like a oh-so-subtle takedown of the stereotypical convention of ‘male-immortality’ in the face of extreme, gangster-related danger, Huston manages to create a perfect masterpiece for…
spap1The Asphalt Jungle is a very harsh noir drama that describes in minute detail a jewelry heist and the subsequent double games between the participants. It is remarkable for the psychological analysis of the characters and for the realistic description of the environment of…
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Whenever the old guy’s mistress was onscreen I thought, “Holy mackerel, who is this actress? She looks like Marilyn Monroe!” And then I found out from the end credits that it was Marilyn Monroe. Seven men in varying degrees of desperation take part in a jewel heist.…
Will SloanAug 30, 2021A stone cold classic. That last shot.
Jordan HorowitzNov 20, 2020Leave it to John Huston to turn jewel theft into an act of hope. Compared with the grim deeds populating Huston’s noir streets, it’s positively a saintly deed in comparison. “Asphalt Jungle” slides right into Huston’s catalogue of morose people living in hopeless…
theriverjordan - Dec 14, 2016
I wondered why Monroe was on the poster given the small size of her role. Then she called someone a Banana Head and I understood. Seriously love the economy of visual language. Often one shot when other directors would use three. Also, Jean Hagen rules.
Brian TallericoAug 10, 2022An ensemble cast including Sterling Hayden, Louis Calhern, Jean Hagen and Sam Jaffe (with an early appearance from Marilyn Monroe) star in a noir from John Huston about the lead-up, execution and aftermath of a jewel robbery by a group of veteran criminals. Released at…
Josh GillamMar 4, 2013I have to admit that I was a bit predisposed to like this movie, I might say even giddy. It stars Sterling Hayden, and he plays two of my favourite characters in two of my favourite films; The Killing, and Dr. Strangelove. While it could be argued, successfully, that he…
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- CvptvinHowdy likedThe Asphalt Jungle
I always enjoy a good heist film, but one of the most important aspects is having great characters to follow, and this one didn't really have it. The heist itself wasn't all that grand, but this one focuses more on the setup and aftereffects. Overall, very good but not memorable.
mason williams lovedThe Asphalt JungleA desperate criminal underbelly in 1950 Cincinnati. A top shelf entry in the “crime doesn’t pay” category of movies. It gets Cincinnati right on a sub level as it takes its time examining each man and his motivation, skill and weakness.
Travis Bickle lovedThe Asphalt JungleReally cool characters. Loved German guy and Sterling Hayden. Even the girls in this classic noir movie sorta had some personality and weren’t completely evil so that’s a plus
- WSS is "meh" onThe Asphalt Jungle
Not as interesting as I thought.
Carter Redding likedThe Asphalt Jungle8.3/10
MEL dislikedThe Asphalt JungleYuck
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Metacritic
The Asphalt Jungle would be considered a heist picture if the mood didn't dictate otherwise. The standard honor among thieves theme applies, but dishonor gives the film its special noir flavor.
Scott Tobias
The A.V. Club
One of the first big caper films, this 1950 feature contributed much to the essence of the genre in its meticulous observation of planning and execution.
Dave Kehr
Chicago Reader
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is The Asphalt Jungle (1950)?
The movie is 1hr 52min long.
What's The Asphalt Jungle (1950) about?
A major heist goes off as planned, but then double crosses, bad luck and solid police work cause everything to unravel.
Who's the cast of The Asphalt Jungle (1950)?
- Sterling Hayden as Dix Handley
- Louis Calhern as Alonzo D. Emmerich
- Jean Hagen as Doll Conovan
- James Whitmore as Gus Minissi
- Sam Jaffe as Doc Erwin Riedenschneider
- John McIntire as Police Commissioner Hardy
- Marc Lawrence as Cobby
- Barry Kelley as Lt. Ditrich
- Anthony Caruso as Louis Ciavelli
- Teresa Celli as Maria Ciavelli
Who's the director behind The Asphalt Jungle (1950)?
John Huston directed The Asphalt Jungle (1950).
Who produced The Asphalt Jungle (1950)?
Arthur Hornblow Jr. produced The Asphalt Jungle (1950).
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