The Asphalt Jungle (Film), released 1950 — adapted from The asphalt jungle by W. R. Burnett.
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.
Starring Sterling Hayden, Louis Calhern, Jean Hagen, James Whitmore, Sam Jaffe.
Directed by John Huston.
