Poster of The Asphalt Jungle

The Asphalt Jungle

Plot: 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.
Release Date: Friday, May 12 1950
73 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Sterling HaydenSterling Hayden
Sterling Hayden was
34 in The Asphalt Jungle
as 'Dix Handley'.
Sun, Mar 26 1916 –
Fri, May 23 1986
Portrait of Louis CalhernLouis Calhern
Louis Calhern was
55 in The Asphalt Jungle
as 'Alonzo D. Emmerich'.
Mon, Feb 18 1895 –
Sat, May 12 1956
Portrait of Sam JaffeSam Jaffe
Sam Jaffe was
59 in The Asphalt Jungle
as 'Doc Erwin Riedenschneider'.
Tue, Mar 10 1891 –
Sat, Mar 24 1984
Portrait of Jean HagenJean Hagen
Jean Hagen was
26 in The Asphalt Jungle
as 'Doll Conovan'.
Fri, Aug 03 1923 –
Mon, Aug 29 1977
Portrait of James WhitmoreJames Whitmore
James Whitmore was
28 in The Asphalt Jungle
as 'Gus Minissi'.
Sat, Oct 01 1921 –
Fri, Feb 06 2009
Portrait of John McIntireJohn McIntire
John McIntire was
42 in The Asphalt Jungle
as 'Police Commissioner Hardy'.
Thu, Jun 27 1907 –
Wed, Jan 30 1991
Portrait of Marc LawrenceMarc Lawrence
Marc Lawrence was
40 in The Asphalt Jungle
as 'Cobby'.
Thu, Feb 17 1910 –
Sun, Nov 27 2005
Portrait of Barry KelleyBarry Kelley
Barry Kelley was
41 in The Asphalt Jungle
as 'Lt. Ditrich'.
Wed, Aug 19 1908 –
Sat, Jun 15 1991
Portrait of Anthony CarusoAnthony Caruso
Anthony Caruso was
34 in The Asphalt Jungle
as 'Louis Ciavelli'.
Fri, Apr 07 1916 –
Fri, Apr 04 2003
Portrait of Marilyn MonroeMarilyn Monroe
Marilyn Monroe was
23 in The Asphalt Jungle
as 'Angela Phinlay'.
Tue, Jun 01 1926 –
Sun, Aug 05 1962
Portrait of Teresa CelliTeresa Celli
Teresa Celli was
25 in The Asphalt Jungle
as 'Maria Ciavelli'.
Tue, Jun 03 1924 –
Fri, Oct 01 1999
Portrait of William 'Wee Willie' DavisWilliam 'Wee Willie' Davis
William 'Wee Willie' Davis was
43 in The Asphalt Jungle
as 'Timmons'.
Fri, Dec 07 1906 –
Thu, Apr 09 1981
Portrait of Dorothy TreeDorothy Tree
Dorothy Tree was
43 in The Asphalt Jungle
as 'May Emmerich'.
Mon, May 21 1906 –
Thu, Feb 13 1992
Portrait of Brad DexterBrad Dexter
Brad Dexter was
33 in The Asphalt Jungle
as 'Bob Brannom'.
Mon, Apr 09 1917 –
Thu, Dec 12 2002
Portrait of John MaxwellJohn Maxwell
John Maxwell was
32 in The Asphalt Jungle
as 'Dr. Swanson'.
Mon, Mar 11 1918 –
Sun, Jul 18 1982
Portrait of Mary AndersonMary Anderson
Mary Anderson was
32 in The Asphalt Jungle
as 'Police Broadcaster (voice) (uncredited)'.
Wed, Apr 03 1918 –
Sun, Apr 06 2014
Portrait of Ray BennettRay Bennett
Ray Bennett was
55 in The Asphalt Jungle
as 'Detective in Hardy's Office (uncredited)'.
Thu, Mar 21 1895 –
Wed, Dec 18 1957
Portrait of David BondDavid Bond
David Bond was
35 in The Asphalt Jungle
as 'Father Sortine (uncredited)'.
Fri, Nov 13 1914 –
Sun, Apr 16 1989
Portrait of Chet BrandenburgChet Brandenburg
Chet Brandenburg was
52 in The Asphalt Jungle
as 'Man at Line-Up (uncredited)'.
Thu, Oct 14 1897 –
Wed, Jul 17 1974
Portrait of Benny BurtBenny Burt
Benny Burt was
>> in The Asphalt Jungle
as 'Taxi Driver (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Frank CadyFrank Cady
Frank Cady was
34 in The Asphalt Jungle
as 'Night Clerk (uncredited)'.
Wed, Sep 08 1915 –
Fri, Jun 08 2012
Portrait of Jean CarterJean Carter
Jean Carter was
>> in The Asphalt Jungle
as 'Woman (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Mack ChandlerMack Chandler
Mack Chandler was
>> in The Asphalt Jungle
as 'Gambler (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of David ClarkeDavid Clarke
David Clarke was
41 in The Asphalt Jungle
as 'Mr. Atkinson (Railroad Man) (uncredited)'.
Sun, Aug 30 1908 –
Sun, Apr 18 2004
Portrait of John CliffJohn Cliff
John Cliff was
31 in The Asphalt Jungle
as 'Policeman (uncredited)'.
Tue, Nov 26 1918 –
Sat, May 12 2001
Portrait of Harry CodyHarry Cody
Harry Cody was
>> in The Asphalt Jungle
as 'Gambler (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Gene CooganGene Coogan
Gene Coogan was
40 in The Asphalt Jungle
as 'Reporter (uncredited)'.
Mon, Aug 30 1909 –
Wed, Jan 26 1972
Portrait of Henry CordenHenry Corden
Henry Corden was
30 in The Asphalt Jungle
as 'Karl Anton Smith (uncredited)'.
Tue, Jan 06 1920 –
Thu, May 19 2005
Portrait of Chuck CourtneyChuck Courtney
Chuck Courtney was
19 in The Asphalt Jungle
as 'Red (Boy in Diner) (uncredited)'.
Wed, Jul 23 1930 –
Wed, Jan 19 2000
Portrait of John CrawfordJohn Crawford
John Crawford was
29 in The Asphalt Jungle
as 'Reporter (uncredited)'.
Mon, Sep 13 1920 –
Tue, Sep 21 2010
Portrait of Ralph DunnRalph Dunn
Ralph Dunn was
49 in The Asphalt Jungle
as 'Policeman (uncredited)'.
Tue, May 22 1900 –
Mon, Feb 19 1968
Portrait of Gene EvansGene Evans
Gene Evans was
27 in The Asphalt Jungle
as 'Policeman at Ciavelli's Apartment (uncredited)'.
Tue, Jul 11 1922 –
Wed, Apr 01 1998
Portrait of Pat FlahertyPat Flaherty
Pat Flaherty was
53 in The Asphalt Jungle
as 'Policeman (uncredited)'.
Mon, Mar 08 1897 –
Wed, Dec 02 1970
Portrait of Alex GerryAlex Gerry
Alex Gerry was
45 in The Asphalt Jungle
as 'Maxwell (uncredited)'.
Thu, Oct 06 1904 –
Tue, May 18 1993
Portrait of Sol GorssSol Gorss
Sol Gorss was
42 in The Asphalt Jungle
as 'Policeman (uncredited)'.
Sun, Mar 22 1908 –
Sat, Sep 10 1966
Portrait of Fred GrahamFred Graham
Fred Graham was
41 in The Asphalt Jungle
as 'Truck Driver (uncredited)'.
Mon, Oct 26 1908 –
Wed, Oct 10 1979
Portrait of Don HaggertyDon Haggerty
Don Haggerty was
35 in The Asphalt Jungle
as 'Det. Andrews (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jul 03 1914 –
Fri, Aug 19 1988
Portrait of Eloise HardtEloise Hardt
Eloise Hardt was
32 in The Asphalt Jungle
as 'Vivian (uncredited)'.
Mon, Sep 17 1917 –
Sun, Jun 25 2017
Portrait of Thomas Browne HenryThomas Browne Henry
Thomas Browne Henry was
42 in The Asphalt Jungle
as 'James X. Connery (uncredited)'.
Thu, Nov 07 1907 –
Mon, Jun 30 1980
Portrait of Wesley HopperWesley Hopper
Wesley Hopper was
>> in The Asphalt Jungle
as 'Policeman (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of George LynnGeorge Lynn
George Lynn was
44 in The Asphalt Jungle
as 'Detective at Ciavelli's Apartment (uncredited)'.
Sun, Jan 28 1906 –
Thu, Dec 03 1964
Portrait of Fred MarlowFred Marlow
Fred Marlow was
>> in The Asphalt Jungle
as 'Reporter (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Strother MartinStrother Martin
Strother Martin was
31 in The Asphalt Jungle
as 'William Doldy (uncredited)'.
Wed, Mar 26 1919 –
Fri, Aug 01 1980
Portrait of Patricia MillerPatricia Miller
Patricia Miller was
>> in The Asphalt Jungle
as 'Girl (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Howard M. MitchellHoward M. Mitchell
Howard M. Mitchell was
66 in The Asphalt Jungle
as 'Secretary (uncredited)'.
Tue, Dec 11 1883 –
Thu, Oct 09 1958
Portrait of Ralph MontgomeryRalph Montgomery
Ralph Montgomery was
38 in The Asphalt Jungle
as 'Counterman (uncredited)'.
Tue, Jul 04 1911 –
Sat, May 10 1980
Portrait of Alberto MorinAlberto Morin
Alberto Morin was
47 in The Asphalt Jungle
as 'Eddie Donato (uncredited)'.
Fri, Dec 26 1902 –
Fri, Apr 07 1989
Portrait of Kerry O'DayKerry O'Day
Kerry O'Day was
>> in The Asphalt Jungle
as 'Girl (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Raymond RoeRaymond Roe
Raymond Roe was
24 in The Asphalt Jungle
as 'Tallboy (uncredited)'.
Tue, Sep 15 1925 –
Fri, Jul 02 2010
Portrait of Henry RowlandHenry Rowland
Henry Rowland was
36 in The Asphalt Jungle
as 'Frank Schurz (Doc's Taxi Driver) (uncredited)'.
Sun, Dec 28 1913 –
Thu, Apr 26 1984
Portrait of Tim RyanTim Ryan
Tim Ryan was
50 in The Asphalt Jungle
as 'Jack (Police Clerk) (uncredited)'.
Tue, Jul 04 1899 –
Mon, Oct 22 1956
Portrait of James SeayJames Seay
James Seay was
35 in The Asphalt Jungle
as 'Officer Janocek (uncredited)'.
Wed, Sep 09 1914 –
Sat, Oct 10 1992
Portrait of Jack SheaJack Shea
Jack Shea was
37 in The Asphalt Jungle
as 'Policeman (uncredited)'.
Thu, Apr 24 1913 –
Mon, Jul 17 1972
Portrait of Charles SherlockCharles Sherlock
Charles Sherlock was
49 in The Asphalt Jungle
as 'Gambler (uncredited)'.
Mon, Jul 09 1900 –
Sun, May 01 1983
Portrait of J. Lewis SmithJ. Lewis Smith
J. Lewis Smith was
>> in The Asphalt Jungle
as 'Gambler (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of J.J. SmithJ.J. Smith
J.J. Smith was
>> in The Asphalt Jungle
as 'Police Broadcaster (voice) (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Joseph Darr SmithJoseph Darr Smith
Joseph Darr Smith was
>> in The Asphalt Jungle
as 'Reporter (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Helene StanleyHelene Stanley
Helene Stanley was
20 in The Asphalt Jungle
as 'Jeannie (Girl in Diner) (uncredited)'.
Wed, Jul 17 1929 –
Thu, Dec 27 1990
Portrait of Ray TealRay Teal
Ray Teal was
48 in The Asphalt Jungle
as 'Cop in Car Barn Slugged by Dix (uncredited)'.
Sun, Jan 12 1902 –
Fri, Apr 02 1976
Portrait of Leah WakefieldLeah Wakefield
Leah Wakefield was
>> in The Asphalt Jungle
as 'Girl (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Harlan WardeHarlan Warde
Harlan Warde was
32 in The Asphalt Jungle
as 'Reporter (uncredited)'.
Tue, Nov 06 1917 –
Thu, Mar 13 1980
Portrait of Jack WardenJack Warden
Jack Warden was
29 in The Asphalt Jungle
as 'Man (uncredited)'.
Sat, Sep 18 1920 –
Wed, Jul 19 2006
Portrait of William WashingtonWilliam Washington
William Washington was
26 in The Asphalt Jungle
as 'Suspect (uncredited)'.
Mon, Feb 25 1924 –
Sun, Jul 25 1982
Portrait of Constance WeilerConstance Weiler
Constance Weiler was
>> in The Asphalt Jungle
as 'Woman (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Judith WoodJudith Wood
Judith Wood was
43 in The Asphalt Jungle
as 'Woman (uncredited)'.
Wed, Aug 01 1906 –
Sat, Apr 06 2002
Portrait of Victor WoodVictor Wood
Victor Wood was
>> in The Asphalt Jungle
as 'Evans (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Wilson WoodWilson Wood
Wilson Wood was
35 in The Asphalt Jungle
as 'Man (uncredited)'.
Thu, Feb 11 1915 –
Sat, Oct 23 2004
Portrait of Jeff YorkJeff York
Jeff York was
38 in The Asphalt Jungle
as 'Policeman (uncredited)'.
Sat, Mar 23 1912 –
Wed, Oct 11 1995

Crew

Portrait of John HustonJohn Huston
Screenplay, Director, Producer
John Huston was
43 in The Asphalt Jungle
Sun, Aug 05 1906 –
Fri, Aug 28 1987
Portrait of Harold RossonHarold Rosson
Director of Photography
Harold Rosson was
55 in The Asphalt Jungle
Sat, Apr 06 1895 –
Tue, Sep 06 1988
Portrait of Jack GreenwoodJack Greenwood
Assistant Director
Jack Greenwood was
>> in The Asphalt Jungle
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Portrait of Frank E. MyersFrank E. Myers
Assistant Director
Frank E. Myers was
>> in The Asphalt Jungle
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ben MaddowBen Maddow
Screenplay
Ben Maddow was
40 in The Asphalt Jungle
Sat, Aug 07 1909 –
Fri, Oct 09 1992
Portrait of Arthur Hornblow Jr.Arthur Hornblow Jr.
Producer
Arthur Hornblow Jr. was
57 in The Asphalt Jungle
Wed, Mar 15 1893 –
Sat, Jul 17 1976
Portrait of George BoemlerGeorge Boemler
Editor
George Boemler was
48 in The Asphalt Jungle
Wed, Mar 05 1902 –
Tue, Jun 11 1968
Portrait of Miklós RózsaMiklós Rózsa
Original Music Composer
Miklós Rózsa was
43 in The Asphalt Jungle
Thu, Apr 18 1907 –
Thu, Jul 27 1995
Portrait of Cedric GibbonsCedric Gibbons
Art Direction
Cedric Gibbons was
57 in The Asphalt Jungle
Thu, Mar 23 1893 –
Tue, Jul 26 1960
Portrait of Edwin B. WillisEdwin B. Willis
Set Decoration
Edwin B. Willis was
57 in The Asphalt Jungle
Fri, Jan 27 1893 –
Tue, Nov 26 1963
Portrait of Leslie H. MartinsonLeslie H. Martinson
Script Supervisor
Leslie H. Martinson was
35 in The Asphalt Jungle
Sat, Jan 16 1915 –
Sat, Sep 03 2016
Portrait of John TruweJohn Truwe
Makeup Artist
John Truwe was
35 in The Asphalt Jungle
Fri, Apr 09 1915 –
Tue, May 19 1981
Portrait of Douglas ShearerDouglas Shearer
Recording Supervision
Douglas Shearer was
50 in The Asphalt Jungle
Fri, Nov 17 1899 –
Wed, Jan 06 1971
Portrait of Jack DawnJack Dawn
Makeup Designer
Jack Dawn was
58 in The Asphalt Jungle
Wed, Feb 10 1892 –
Tue, Jun 20 1961
Portrait of Sydney GuilaroffSydney Guilaroff
Hair Designer
Sydney Guilaroff was
42 in The Asphalt Jungle
Sat, Nov 02 1907 –
Sun, May 25 1997
Portrait of Lee KatzLee Katz
Production Manager
Lee Katz was
36 in The Asphalt Jungle
Tue, Jan 13 1914 –
Thu, May 29 2003
Portrait of Andrew J. McIntyreAndrew J. McIntyre
Assistant Camera
Andrew J. McIntyre was
46 in The Asphalt Jungle
Sun, May 24 1903 –
Tue, Jun 09 1970
Portrait of Robert B. LeeRobert B. Lee
Sound
Robert B. Lee was
44 in The Asphalt Jungle
Sat, Dec 09 1905 –
Fri, Oct 04 1968
Portrait of Elaine RamseyElaine Ramsey
Hairstylist
Elaine Ramsey was
42 in The Asphalt Jungle
Wed, Jul 10 1907 –
Sat, Jul 31 1976
Portrait of W.R. BurnettW.R. Burnett
Novel
W.R. Burnett was
50 in The Asphalt Jungle
Sat, Nov 25 1899 –
Sun, Apr 25 1982
Portrait of Eugene ZadorEugene Zador
Orchestrator
Eugene Zador was
56 in The Asphalt Jungle
Fri, May 11 1894 –
Tue, Apr 05 1977
Portrait of Jack D. MooreJack D. Moore
Set Decoration
Jack D. Moore was
44 in The Asphalt Jungle
Sun, Apr 15 1906 –
Tue, Dec 29 1998
Portrait of Randall DuellRandall Duell
Art Direction
Randall Duell was
46 in The Asphalt Jungle
Tue, Jul 14 1903 –
Sat, Nov 28 1992
Portrait of Joan JoseffJoan Joseff
Other
Joan Joseff was
37 in The Asphalt Jungle
Mon, Aug 12 1912 –
Wed, Mar 24 2010
Portrait of Robert MartinRobert Martin
Camera Operator
Robert Martin was
58 in The Asphalt Jungle
Mon, Dec 07 1891 –
Mon, Mar 24 1980
Portrait of S.C. ManattS.C. Manatt
Still Photographer
S.C. Manatt was
>> in The Asphalt Jungle
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Portrait of Lloyd IsbellLloyd Isbell
Grip
Lloyd Isbell was
>> in The Asphalt Jungle
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Portrait of Frank WesselhoffFrank Wesselhoff
Painter
Frank Wesselhoff was
>> in The Asphalt Jungle
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Portrait of Lou LaCavaLou LaCava
Makeup Artist
Lou LaCava was
47 in The Asphalt Jungle
Sun, Jan 11 1903 –
Sun, Jun 28 1992
Portrait of John BanseJohn Banse
Script Supervisor
John Banse was
>> in The Asphalt Jungle
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Portrait of P.R. KeelerP.R. Keeler
Gaffer
P.R. Keeler was
>> in The Asphalt Jungle
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