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.
90% ★★★★★ (33,012)
The Asphalt Jungle
Where to watch: TCM
Movie · Crime · Drama · NR
1950 · 1h 53m · ★ 90% (33K)
The City Under the City
Director: John Huston
Starring: Sterling Hayden, Louis Calhern, Jean Hagen
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.
Director
John Huston
Production
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Cast
Sterling Hayden, Louis Calhern, Jean Hagen, James Whitmore, Sam Jaffe, John McIntire, Marc Lawrence, Barry Kelley, Anthony Caruso, Teresa Celli, Marilyn Monroe, William 'Wee Willie' Davis, Dorothy Tree, Brad Dexter, John Maxwell, Mary Anderson, Ray Bennett, David Bond, Chet Brandenburg, Benny Burt