The Asphalt Jungle

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

Producers

Arthur Hornblow Jr. , John Huston

Writers

Ben Maddow , John Huston

Cinematographer

Editor

Composer

Cast

Sterling Hayden , Louis Calhern , Sam Jaffe , Jean Hagen , James Whitmore , John McIntire , Marc Lawrence , Barry Kelley , Anthony Caruso , Marilyn Monroe

Studio

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Genres

External

Posters

5

The Asphalt Jungle (1950) movie poster

The Asphalt Jungle (1950) movie poster

The Asphalt Jungle (1950) movie poster

The Asphalt Jungle (1950) movie poster

The Asphalt Jungle (1950) movie poster

Awards

0 wins, 11 nominations

Nom Outstanding Directing - Feature Film John Huston The Asphalt Jungle 1951

Nom Best Original Screenplay Ben Maddow The Asphalt Jungle 1951

Nom Best Film The Asphalt Jungle 1951

Nom Best Director John Huston 1951

Nom Best Director John Huston 1951

Nom Best Supporting Actor Sam Jaffe 1951

Nom Best Screenplay Ben Maddow, John Huston 1951

Nom Best Adapted Screenplay Ben Maddow 1951

Nom Best Adapted Screenplay John Huston 1951

Nom Best Cinematography (Black and White) Harold Rosson 1951

Nom Best Cinematography Harold Rosson 1951

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