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.

Cast

Sterling Hayden, Louis Calhern, Jean Hagen, James Whitmore, Sam Jaffe, John McIntire, Marc Lawrence, Barry Kelley

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What is "The Asphalt Jungle" about?

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.

When was "The Asphalt Jungle" released?

The Asphalt Jungle was released in 1950.

Who stars in "The Asphalt Jungle"?

The cast includes Sterling Hayden, Louis Calhern, Jean Hagen, James Whitmore.