The Asphalt Jungle (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1950, The Asphalt Jungle is a drama and crime film directed by John Huston, running about 112 minutes. “The City Under the City” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Asphalt Jungle stars Sterling Hayden as Dix Handley, Louis Calhern as Alonzo D. Emmerich, Jean Hagen as Doll Conovan and James Whitmore as Gus Minissi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, The Asphalt Jungle has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and TCM and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Asphalt Jungle page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Asphalt Jungle tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Asphalt Jungle (1950)?
- In US, The Asphalt Jungle is available to stream on YouTube TV and TCM, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Asphalt Jungle worth watching?
- The Asphalt Jungle holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Asphalt Jungle?
- The Asphalt Jungle stars Sterling Hayden, Louis Calhern, Jean Hagen, James Whitmore and Sam Jaffe.