The Gangster

The Gangster

1947
1h 24m
5.1

5.1/10

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"HE'S GOT THE TOWN BY THE THROAT!"

Overview

Based on the novel Low Company. One of the most peculiar film noirs of the 1940s stars Barry Sullivan as a small-time hood who suffers a mental breakdown as his big plans begin to crumble. Beautiful Belita is his singer girlfriend who only fuels his paranoia.

Status: Released

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
King Brothers Productions Allied Artists Pictures
Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English

Quick Facts

Release Date November 25, 1947
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0039410

Cast

Barry Sullivan
Barry Sullivan

Shubunka

Belita
Belita

Nancy Starr

Joan Lorring
Joan Lorring

Dorothy

Akim Tamiroff
Akim Tamiroff

Nick Jammey

Harry Morgan
Harry Morgan

Shorty

John Ireland
John Ireland

Karty

Sheldon Leonard
Sheldon Leonard

Cornell

Fifi D'Orsay
Fifi D'Orsay

Mrs. Ostroleng

Virginia Christine
Virginia Christine

Mrs. Karty

Elisha Cook Jr.
Elisha Cook Jr.

Oval

Ted Hecht
Ted Hecht

Swain

Leif Erickson
Leif Erickson

Beaumont

Key Crew

Maurice King
Producer
Gordon Wiles
Director
Frank King
Producer
Daniel Fuchs
Screenplay