The Gangster (1947)
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.
What is The Gangster about?
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. The Gangster is a Crime, Drama, Romance movie, released on 1947-11-25, runtime 84 minutes.
Is The Gangster worth watching?
TMDB users rate The Gangster 5.2 out of 10 from 19 ratings. Reviews are mixed.
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Directed by
Gordon Wiles
Cast
- Barry Sullivan as Shubunka
- Belita as Nancy Starr
- Joan Lorring as Dorothy
- Akim Tamiroff as Nick Jammey
- Harry Morgan as Shorty
- John Ireland as Karty
- Sheldon Leonard as Cornell
- Fifi D'Orsay as Mrs. Ostroleng
- Virginia Christine as Mrs. Karty
- Elisha Cook Jr. as Oval
- Ted Hecht as Swain
- Leif Erickson as Beaumont
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