The Gangster (1947)

11/25/1947 (US) • 1h 24m

Crime, Drama, Romance

HE'S GOT THE TOWN BY THE THROAT!

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.

Top Billed Cast


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

mental breakdown

film noir

extortion

b movie

nightclub singer

small time thugs

turf war

betrayal of trust

broken man

shot to death

gangsters

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