The Asphalt Jungle (1950) movie poster

The Asphalt Jungle (1950)

"The City Under the City"
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 76%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 92% (RT: 98%, MC: 85) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
CrimeDrama

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Director
Runtime
1h 53m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
7.5/10 (529 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
98%
Metacritic
85
Cast
Sterling Hayden as Dix Handley
Louis Calhern as Alonzo D. Emmerich
Sam Jaffe as Doc Erwin Riedenschneider
Jean Hagen as Doll Conovan
James Whitmore as Gus Minissi
John McIntire as Police Commissioner Hardy
Marc Lawrence as Cobby
Barry Kelley as Lt. Ditrich
Most people think so. 76% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 529 votes. Critics gave it 92%.
Overview
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. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • The iconic poster for The Asphalt Jungle was designed at the very last minute before marketing began.
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
Audience Consensus

The Asphalt Jungle is a 1950 crime, drama film directed by John Huston. 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. The film has been rated by 529 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a crime film, The Asphalt Jungle delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. The Asphalt Jungle (1950) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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