The Asphalt Jungle
1950, English. Directed by John Huston.
The City Under the City
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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The Asphalt Jungle is streaming on TCM in India.
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Cast & crew
- John HustonDirector
- Sterling HaydenDix Handley
- Louis CalhernAlonzo D. Emmerich
- Jean HagenDoll Conovan
- James WhitmoreGus Minissi
- Sam JaffeDoc Erwin Riedenschneider
- John McIntirePolice Commissioner Hardy
- Marc LawrenceCobby
- Barry KelleyLieutenant Ditrich
- Anthony CarusoLouis Ciavelli
- Teresa CelliMaria Ciavelli
- Marilyn MonroeAngela Phinlay
- William 'Wee Willie' DavisTimmons
Details
- Released
- 12 May 1950
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Ben Maddow, John Huston
- Budget
- $1.2M
- Box office
- $2.1M
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What The Asphalt Jungle is based on
The Asphalt Jungle is based on The Asphalt Jungle, a 1949 novel by W. R. Burnett, published by Alfred A. Knopf.
Novel · 1949
The Asphalt Jungle
By W. R. Burnett
Published by Alfred A. Knopf
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The Asphalt Jungle: quick answers
Is The Asphalt Jungle worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 562 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Asphalt Jungle?
The Asphalt Jungle runs 113 minutes (1h 53m).
Does The Asphalt Jungle have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Asphalt Jungle. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Asphalt Jungle parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is The Asphalt Jungle on?
The Asphalt Jungle is streaming on TCM in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Asphalt Jungle?
If you liked The Asphalt Jungle, try Robbery, Odds Against Tomorrow, Cry of the City.
Who directed The Asphalt Jungle?
The Asphalt Jungle (1950) was directed by John Huston and stars Sterling Hayden, Louis Calhern, Jean Hagen.
What is The Asphalt Jungle based on?
The Asphalt Jungle is based on The Asphalt Jungle, a 1949 novel by W. R. Burnett, published by Alfred A. Knopf.