The Gangster(1947)
HE'S GOT THE TOWN BY THE THROAT!
5.2(19)1h 24m1947-11-25
CrimeDramaRomance
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.
- Director:
- Gordon Wiles
- Writers:
- Daniel Fuchs, Daniel Fuchs
- Producers:
- Frank King, Maurice King
- Cinematographer:
- Paul Ivano
- Composer:
- Louis Gruenberg
- Production:
- King Brothers Productions, Allied Artists Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Cast
Barry Sullivan
Shubunka
Belita
Nancy Starr
Joan Lorring
Dorothy
Akim Tamiroff
Nick Jammey
Harry Morgan
Shorty
John Ireland
Karty
Sheldon Leonard
Cornell
Fifi D'Orsay
Mrs. Ostroleng
Virginia Christine
Mrs. Karty
Elisha Cook Jr.
Oval
Ted Hecht
Swain
Leif Erickson
Beaumont
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