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The Gangster(1947)
Status: Released
Date: 1947-11-25
52%
19 Votes
Time: 1h 24m
HE'S GOT THE TOWN BY THE THROAT!
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.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
ProductionCompanies:
King Brothers Productions
Allied Artists Pictures
Movie: The Gangster
Top 10 Billed 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
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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.
Release Date
1947-11-25
Average
5.211
Rating:
2.6 startsTagline
HE'S GOT THE TOWN BY THE THROAT!
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