Gangster Story(1959)
Filmed where it actually happened... The true story of Jack Martin
Gangster Story Synopsis
Gangster and cop killer Jack Martin is on the run from the law, and hides out in a small town. Low on funds, he engineers a clever bank robbery that yields him a big bundle. Now he has not only the cops and the FBI after him, but also the local crime boss, who's outraged that an outsider can pull off a heist like that in his territory and not cut him in on it.
Gangster Story (1959) is a crime and drama film directed by Walter Matthau, released on December 1, 1959 with a runtime of 1h 5m. It stars Walter Matthau, Carol Grace, Bruce MacFarlane and Garry Walberg. Viewers rate it 4.9 out of 10 across 14 ratings.
- Director:
- Walter Matthau
- Writers:
- Paul Purcell, V.J. Rheims, Richard Grey
- Producers:
- Jonathan Daniels
- Cinematographer:
- Max Glenn
- Production:
- Swen Productions, Releasing Corporation of Independent Pictures (RCIP)
- Budget:
- $75,000
- Status:
- Released
Gangster Story Cast & Crew
Main cast
Walter Matthau
as Jack Martin
- Carol Grace
Carol Grace
as Carol Logan
- Bruce MacFarlane
Bruce MacFarlane
as Earl J. Dawson
Garry Walberg
as Adolph
- Raikin Ben-Ari
Raikin Ben-Ari
as "Plumber"
- David Leonard
David Leonard
as W. Palmer
- John Albright
John Albright
as Henchman
Clegg Hoyt
as Caretaker at Country Club
Leonard Bremen
as FBI Agent (uncredited)
Vic Tayback
as Norm (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Walter Matthau, written by Paul Purcell, V.J. Rheims and Richard Grey, produced by Jonathan Daniels.
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Gangster Story Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.9/10 from 14 ratings.
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Gangster Story – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Gangster Story online?
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Gangster Story (1959) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV, MGM Plus and TCM, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Gangster Story?
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The main cast of Gangster Story (1959) includes Walter Matthau, Carol Grace, Bruce MacFarlane, Garry Walberg and Raikin Ben-Ari. The film was directed by Walter Matthau. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Gangster Story released?
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Gangster Story was released on December 1, 1959 and runs for 1h 5m.
Is Gangster Story worth watching?
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Gangster Story (1959) holds an average rating of 4.9 out of 10 from 14 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.