Movie Description
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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Gordon Wiles
- Producer : Frank King,Maurice King
- Editor : Walter Thompson
- Cast : Barry Sullivan,Belita,Joan Lorring,Akim Tamiroff,Harry Morgan,John Ireland,Sheldon Leonard,Fifi D'Orsay,Virginia Christine,Elisha Cook Jr.,Ted Hecht,Leif Erickson,Charles McGraw,John Kellogg,Edwin Maxwell,Dewey Robinson,Murray Alper,Shelley Winters,Larry Steers,Marie Blake,Griff Barnett,Sid Melton,Jeff Corey,Peter Whitney,Ruth Allen,Andy Andrews,Phil Arnold,Leonard Bremen,Irene Brooks,Jean Calhoun,Dolores Castle,Gene Collins,Mikel Conrad,Clancy Cooper,Jimmy Dime,Rex Downing,Jay Eaton,Franklyn Farnum,Michael Gaddis,Parker Gee,Greta Granstedt,Billy Gray,Don Haggerty,Jean Harrison,Bill Kennedy,Mike Lally,Norma Jean Nilsson,Barry Norton,Marguerita Padula,Ralph Reed,Bob Reeves,Tommy Reilly,Jack Reynolds,Jeffrey Sayre,Maxine Semon,Sammy Shack,Larry Thompson,Anita Turner,Michael Vallon,Jane Weeks
Cast
Shubunka
Nancy Starr
Dorothy
Nick Jammey
Shorty
Karty
Cornell
Mrs. Ostroleng
Mrs. Karty
Oval
Swain
Beaumont
Dugas
Sterling
Politician (uncredited)
Pool Player (uncredited)
Eddie (uncredited)
Hazel (uncredited)
Headwaiter (uncredited)
House Mistress (uncredited)
Dorothy's father (uncredited)
Nightclub Stage Manager (uncredited)
Karty's Brother-in-Law (uncredited)
Karty's Brother-in-Law (uncredited)
Girl Singer (uncredited)
Minor Role (uncredited)
Minor Role (uncredited)
Shubunka's Hoodlum Buddy (uncredited)
Minor Role (uncredited)
Minor Role (uncredited)
Cigarette Girl (uncredited)
Boy (uncredited)
Thug (uncredited)
Dan - Karty's Brother-in-Law (uncredited)
Boardwalk Bottle Concessionaire (uncredited)
Boy with Note (uncredited)
Man in Lobby (uncredited)
Passerby (uncredited)
Minor Role (uncredited)
Man in Corridor (uncredited)
Minor Role (uncredited)
Little Boy (uncredited)
Thug Messenger (uncredited)
Dancer (uncredited)
Thug (uncredited)
Henchman (uncredited)
Little Girl (uncredited)
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Minor Role (uncredited)
Teenager (uncredited)
Hotel Doorman (uncredited)
Piano Player (uncredited)
Thug (uncredited)
Subway Passenger (uncredited)
Hotel Maid (uncredited)
Minor Role (uncredited)
Thug (uncredited)
Essie - Nancy's Maid (uncredited)
Man on Boardwalk (uncredited)
Girl in Corridor (uncredited)
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Facts
Original TitleThe Gangster
Status Released
Release Information
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1947-11-25
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 24m
Production CompaniesKing Brothers Productions,Allied Artists Pictures
Genres
- Crime
- Drama
- Romance
