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The Gangster
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The Gangster

1947-11-25 · 84 min · ★ 5.2

Crime · Drama · Romance

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.

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Directors
Gordon Wiles
Production companies
King Brothers Productions, Allied Artists Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Barry SullivanBarry SullivanShubunka
BelitaBelitaNancy Starr
Joan LorringJoan LorringDorothy
Akim TamiroffAkim TamiroffNick Jammey
Harry MorganHarry MorganShorty
John IrelandJohn IrelandKarty
Sheldon LeonardSheldon LeonardCornell
Fifi D'OrsayFifi D'OrsayMrs. Ostroleng
Virginia ChristineVirginia ChristineMrs. Karty
Elisha Cook Jr.Elisha Cook Jr.Oval
Ted HechtTed HechtSwain
Leif EricksonLeif EricksonBeaumont
Charles McGrawCharles McGrawDugas
John KelloggJohn KelloggSterling
Edwin MaxwellEdwin MaxwellPolitician (uncredited)
Dewey RobinsonDewey RobinsonPool Player (uncredited)
Murray AlperMurray AlperEddie (uncredited)
Shelley WintersShelley WintersHazel (uncredited)
Larry SteersLarry SteersHeadwaiter (uncredited)
Marie BlakeMarie BlakeHouse Mistress (uncredited)

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