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The Gangster

NR19471h 24mGordon Wiles
IMDb 6.5 · Rotten Tomatoes 38%

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"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.

CrimeDramaRomance
GangsterMental BreakdownFilm NoirExtortionB MovieNightclub SingerSmall Time ThugsTurf WarBetrayal Of TrustBroken Man

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What is The Gangster (1947) 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 his singer girlfriend who only fuels his paranoia.

Who stars in The Gangster?

The Gangster stars Barry Sullivan (Shubunka), Belita (Nancy Starr), Joan Lorring (Dorothy), Akim Tamiroff (Nick Jammey), Harry Morgan (Shorty). The film was directed by Gordon Wiles.

How long is The Gangster?

The Gangster has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1947. It is rated NR.

Is The Gangster worth watching?

The Gangster holds an IMDb rating of 6.5/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 38. Fans of Crime, Drama, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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