The Gangster

The Gangster

HE'S GOT THE TOWN BY THE THROAT!

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.

US

Made in US

5.2/10

1947

Crime
Drama
Romance

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Cast

Barry Sullivan

Barry Sullivan

As Shubunka

Belita

Belita

As Nancy Starr

Joan Lorring

Joan Lorring

As Dorothy

Akim Tamiroff

Akim Tamiroff

As Nick Jammey

Harry Morgan

Harry Morgan

As Shorty

John Ireland

John Ireland

As Karty

Sheldon Leonard

Sheldon Leonard

As Cornell

Fifi D'Orsay

Fifi D'Orsay

As Mrs. Ostroleng

Virginia Christine

Virginia Christine

As Mrs. Karty

Elisha Cook Jr.

Elisha Cook Jr.

As Oval

Ted Hecht

Ted Hecht

As Swain

Leif Erickson

Leif Erickson

As Beaumont

Charles McGraw

Charles McGraw

As Dugas

John Kellogg

John Kellogg

As Sterling

Edwin Maxwell

Edwin Maxwell

As Politician (uncredited)

Dewey Robinson

Dewey Robinson

As Pool Player (uncredited)

Murray Alper

Murray Alper

As Eddie (uncredited)

Shelley Winters

Shelley Winters

As Hazel (uncredited)

Larry Steers

Larry Steers

As Headwaiter (uncredited)

Marie Blake

Marie Blake

As House Mistress (uncredited)

Griff Barnett

Griff Barnett

As Dorothy's father (uncredited)

Sid Melton

Sid Melton

As Nightclub Stage Manager (uncredited)

Jeff Corey

Jeff Corey

As Karty's Brother-in-Law (uncredited)

Peter Whitney

Peter Whitney

As Karty's Brother-in-Law (uncredited)

Ruth Allen

Ruth Allen

As Girl Singer (uncredited)

Andy Andrews

Andy Andrews

As Minor Role (uncredited)

Phil Arnold

Phil Arnold

As Minor Role (uncredited)

Leonard Bremen

Leonard Bremen

As Shubunka's Hoodlum Buddy (uncredited)

Irene Brooks

Irene Brooks

As Minor Role (uncredited)

Jean Calhoun

Jean Calhoun

As Minor Role (uncredited)

Dolores Castle

Dolores Castle

As Cigarette Girl (uncredited)

Gene Collins

Gene Collins

As Boy (uncredited)

Mikel Conrad

Mikel Conrad

As Thug (uncredited)

Clancy Cooper

Clancy Cooper

As Dan - Karty's Brother-in-Law (uncredited)

Jimmy Dime

Jimmy Dime

As Boardwalk Bottle Concessionaire (uncredited)

Rex Downing

Rex Downing

As Boy with Note (uncredited)

Jay Eaton

Jay Eaton

As Man in Lobby (uncredited)

Franklyn Farnum

Franklyn Farnum

As Passerby (uncredited)

Michael Gaddis

Michael Gaddis

As Minor Role (uncredited)

Parker Gee

Parker Gee

As Man in Corridor (uncredited)

Greta Granstedt

Greta Granstedt

As Minor Role (uncredited)

Billy Gray

Billy Gray

As Little Boy (uncredited)

Don Haggerty

Don Haggerty

As Thug Messenger (uncredited)

Jean Harrison

Jean Harrison

As Dancer (uncredited)

Bill Kennedy

Bill Kennedy

As Thug (uncredited)

Mike Lally

Mike Lally

As Henchman (uncredited)

Norma Jean Nilsson

Norma Jean Nilsson

As Little Girl (uncredited)

Barry Norton

Barry Norton

As Nightclub Patron (uncredited)

Marguerita Padula

Marguerita Padula

As Minor Role (uncredited)

Ralph Reed

Ralph Reed

As Teenager (uncredited)

Bob Reeves

Bob Reeves

As Hotel Doorman (uncredited)

Tommy Reilly

Tommy Reilly

As Piano Player (uncredited)

Jack Reynolds

Jack Reynolds

As Thug (uncredited)

Jeffrey Sayre

Jeffrey Sayre

As Subway Passenger (uncredited)

Maxine Semon

Maxine Semon

As Hotel Maid (uncredited)

Sammy Shack

Sammy Shack

As Minor Role (uncredited)

Larry Thompson

Larry Thompson

As Thug (uncredited)

Anita Turner

Anita Turner

As Essie - Nancy's Maid (uncredited)

Michael Vallon

Michael Vallon

As Man on Boardwalk (uncredited)

Jane Weeks

Jane Weeks

As Girl in Corridor (uncredited)

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