Movie

The Asphalt Jungle

“The City Under the City”

★ 7.5(540)19501h 53m

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Good to know

Director: John Huston
Release date: 1950-05-12
Runtime: 1h 53m
Language: German
Budget: $1,232,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Loew's Incorporated

The Asphalt Jungle — trailer

About The Asphalt Jungle

The Asphalt Jungle is a 1950 movie in the Crime and Drama genres, directed by John Huston, starring Sterling Hayden, Louis Calhern and Jean Hagen. It has a runtime of 1 hour 53 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.5/10 from 540 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Asphalt Jungle in Australia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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

Sterling Hayden

Dix Handley

Louis Calhern

Alonzo D. Emmerich

Jean Hagen

Doll Conovan

James Whitmore

Gus Minissi

Sam Jaffe

Doc Erwin Riedenschneider

John McIntire

Police Commissioner Hardy

Marc Lawrence

Cobby

Barry Kelley

Lieutenant Ditrich

Anthony Caruso

Louis Ciavelli

Teresa Celli

Maria Ciavelli

Marilyn Monroe

Angela Phinlay

William 'Wee Willie' Davis

Timmons

Themes & keywords

based on novel or bookheistfilm noiron the runblack and white

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Asphalt Jungle in Australia?+

The Asphalt Jungle is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Australia. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Asphalt Jungle on Netflix?+

The Asphalt Jungle is not on Netflix in Australia right now.

How long is The Asphalt Jungle?+

The Asphalt Jungle has a runtime of 1 hour 53 minutes (113 minutes).

Who stars in The Asphalt Jungle?+

The Asphalt Jungle stars Sterling Hayden, Louis Calhern, Jean Hagen, James Whitmore and Sam Jaffe.

When did The Asphalt Jungle come out?+

The Asphalt Jungle is a 1950 movie directed by John Huston.

What genre is The Asphalt Jungle?+

The Asphalt Jungle is Crime and Drama film.

Who directed The Asphalt Jungle?+

The Asphalt Jungle was directed by John Huston.