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The Gangster (1947)

NR · 1947-11-25 · 1h 24m · EN
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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 the slumming society girlfriend who only fuels his paranoia.

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Gordon WilesDirector

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Barry SullivanBarry SullivanShubunkaBelitaBelitaNancy StarrJoan LorringJoan LorringDorothyAkim TamiroffAkim TamiroffNick JammeyHarry MorganHarry MorganShortyJohn IrelandJohn IrelandKartySheldon LeonardSheldon LeonardCornellFifi D'OrsayFifi D'OrsayMrs. OstrolengVirginia ChristineVirginia ChristineMrs. KartyElisha Cook Jr.Elisha Cook Jr.OvalTed HechtTed HechtSwain (as Theodore Hecht)Leif EricksonLeif EricksonBeaumont

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B movieNoirFilm noir

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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 the slumming society girlfriend who only fuels his paranoia.

How long is The Gangster?

The Gangster has a runtime of 84 minutes.

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