
Feature film — 1947
The Gangster (1947)
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.
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A high-signal pick with 19 votes.
King Brothers Productions / Allied Artists Pictures
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Director: Gordon Wiles
On screen
Cast & crew

Barry Sullivan
Shubunka

Belita
Nancy Starr

Joan Lorring
Dorothy

Akim Tamiroff
Nick Jammey

Harry Morgan
Shorty

John Ireland
Karty

Sheldon Leonard
Cornell

Fifi D'Orsay
Mrs. Ostroleng

Virginia Christine
Mrs. Karty

Elisha Cook Jr.
Oval

Ted Hecht
Swain

Leif Erickson
Beaumont
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