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- Paul KalkhofNovember 13, 2025Extremely influential crime thriller by John Huston, anchored by a strong performance by Sterling Hayden. This film is the perfect marriage of cinema verite and film noir. It moves at a great pace without sacrificing character development and emotional depth. Everyone wants something, has their own motivations for what they do. The poster is misleading as it features Monroe prominently, though she is hardly in it.
- Mister ArnMay 14, 2025"The Asphalt Jungle" presents a compelling narrative crafted through detailed characters, each brought to life with distinct motivations and histories. This depth of character development casts the seemingly perfect heist plan in a new, intriguing light. Marilyn Monroe epitomizes the allure of a sex kitten in her role. Though her screen time is limited, her presence is undeniable and captivating whenever she appears.
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The Asphalt Jungle was released on May 12, 1950.
The Asphalt Jungle was directed by John Huston.
The Asphalt Jungle has a runtime of 1h 53m.
The Asphalt Jungle was produced by Arthur Hornblow Jr., 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 key characters in The Asphalt Jungle are Dix Handley (Sterling Hayden), Alonzo D. Emmerich (Louis Calhern), Doll Conovan (Jean Hagen).
The Asphalt Jungle is rated Passed.
The Asphalt Jungle is a Crime, Drama, Thriller film.
The Asphalt Jungle has an audience rating of 8.7 out of 10.
The Asphalt Jungle had a budget of $1.2M.
The Asphalt Jungle has made $29,868 at the box office.