The Gangster(1947)
HE'S GOT THE TOWN BY THE THROAT!
The Gangster Synopsis
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.
The Gangster (1947) is a crime, drama and romance film directed by Gordon Wiles, released on November 25, 1947 with a runtime of 1h 24m. It stars Barry Sullivan, Belita, Joan Lorring and Akim Tamiroff. Viewers rate it 5.2 out of 10 across 19 ratings.
- 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
The Gangster Cast & Crew
Main cast
Barry Sullivan
as Shubunka
Belita
as Nancy Starr
Joan Lorring
as Dorothy
Akim Tamiroff
as Nick Jammey
Harry Morgan
as Shorty
John Ireland
as Karty
Sheldon Leonard
as Cornell
Fifi D'Orsay
as Mrs. Ostroleng
Virginia Christine
as Mrs. Karty
Elisha Cook Jr.
as Oval
Ted Hecht
as Swain
Leif Erickson
as Beaumont
Key crew
Directed by Gordon Wiles, written by Daniel Fuchs and Daniel Fuchs, produced by Frank King and Maurice King.
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The Gangster Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.2/10 from 19 ratings.
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The Gangster – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Gangster online?
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Who stars in The Gangster?
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The main cast of The Gangster (1947) includes Barry Sullivan, Belita, Joan Lorring, Akim Tamiroff and Harry Morgan. The film was directed by Gordon Wiles. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Gangster released?
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The Gangster was released on November 25, 1947 and runs for 1h 24m.
Is The Gangster worth watching?
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The Gangster (1947) holds an average rating of 5.2 out of 10 from 19 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.