The Gangster
1947·Movie·
·1h 24min
Where to Watch
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About
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 the slumming society girlfriend who only fuels his paranoia.
DNA
- Themes
- Click below to reveal spoilersThe Human ConditionBetrayalIdentity CrisisCorruption Of Power
- Plot
- Click below to reveal spoilersCat-And-Mouse ChaseLove AffairMental IllnessParanoiaCrime SyndicateClass DifferencesUnfulfilled AmbitionsPower Struggle
- Character Types
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- Cinematic Style
- Costume and Set
Sequels and Prequels
No sequels or prequels available
Crew
Directed by:
Gordon Wiles, Paul Ivano
Produced by:
Frank King, Maurice King
Composed by:
Louis Gruenberg
Cast
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