Film
The Gangster
1947· NR· 1h 24m· Crime· Drama· Romance
“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.
1947-11-25
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Key Crew
DirectorGordon Wiles
ScreenplayDaniel Fuchs
ProducerFrank King
Director of PhotographyPaul Ivano
Original Music ComposerLouis Gruenberg
EditorWalter Thompson
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Details
Released1947-11-25
Runtime1h 24m · NR
StatusReleased
StudiosKing Brothers Productions · Allied Artists Pictures
LanguagesEnglish
CountriesUnited States of America
Rating5.2/10 · 19 votes
Original languageen
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