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A 1950 American heist film noir directed by John Huston, based on a novel by W. R. Burnett. It tells the story of a jewel robbery in a Midwestern city and its aftermath, featuring a star-studded cast and a complex plot.
A classic crime drama directed by John Huston, starring Sterling Hayden, Louis Calhern and Jean Hagen. A gang of criminals pulls off a million-dollar jewel heist, but faces double crosses, bad luck and police pursuit.
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- Crime, Drama, Film-Noir
- John Huston
- 1950-05-12
Find out who starred in the classic crime film directed by John Huston, based on a novel by W.R. Burnett. See the full list of actors, writers, producers, and other crew members on IMDb.
The Asphalt Jungle. Recently released from prison, Dix Handley (Sterling Hayden) concocts a plan to steal $1 million in jewels. Dix gathers a team of small-time crooks, including a safecracker...
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- Sterling Hayden
- John Huston
- Metro Goldwyn Mayer
A classic crime film by John Huston about a million-dollar jewel heist in a smog-choked city. Featuring a stellar cast, including Marilyn Monroe in her breakout role, and a meticulous depiction of the robbery.
- Dix Handley
Learn about the plot, cast, and production of The Asphalt Jungle, a classic crime film directed by John Huston and adapted from W.R. Burnett's novel. The film features Marilyn Monroe in a brief role and explores the themes of urban drama and criminal psychology.
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Ben Maddow Screenplay. W.R. Burnett Novel. Harold Rosson Cinematography. Critics reviews. A major heist goes off as planned, until bad luck and double crosses cause everything to unravel.