The Human Jungle(1954)
The inside police story !
The Human Jungle Synopsis
Danforth is assigned to take over the police department in a section of a large city saddled with juvenile delinquency, petty crimes, graft and also a recent unsolved murder of a strip-tease dancer. Recognizing the laxity of the department he implements many changes and soon finds himself under fire by the newspapers, the attorney of a racket leader and the denizens of this human jungle.
The Human Jungle (1954) is a crime and thriller film directed by Joseph M. Newman, released on October 3, 1954 with a runtime of 1h 22m. It stars Gary Merrill, Jan Sterling, Regis Toomey and Lamont Johnson. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 12 ratings.
- Director:
- Joseph M. Newman
- Writers:
- Daniel Fuchs, William Sackheim, William Sackheim
- Producers:
- Hayes Goetz
- Cinematographer:
- Ellis W. Carter
- Composer:
- Hans J. Salter
- Production:
- Allied Artists
- Status:
- Released
The Human Jungle Cast & Crew
Main cast
Gary Merrill
as John Danforth
Jan Sterling
as Mary Abbott
Regis Toomey
as Bob Geddes
Lamont Johnson
as Detective Lannigan
Patrick Waltz
as Detective Strauss
Chuck Connors
as Earl Swados
Claude Akins
as George Mandy
Paula Raymond
as Pat Danforth
Emile Meyer
as Abe Rowan
Henry Kulky
as Matty
Chubby Johnson
as Greenie
James Westerfield
as Marty Harrison
Key crew
Directed by Joseph M. Newman, written by Daniel Fuchs, William Sackheim and William Sackheim, produced by Hayes Goetz.
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The Human Jungle Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 12 ratings.
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The Human Jungle – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Human Jungle?
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The main cast of The Human Jungle (1954) includes Gary Merrill, Jan Sterling, Regis Toomey, Lamont Johnson and Patrick Waltz. The film was directed by Joseph M. Newman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Human Jungle released?
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The Human Jungle was released on October 3, 1954 and runs for 1h 22m.
Is The Human Jungle worth watching?
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The Human Jungle (1954) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 12 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.