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Feature film — 1947

The Gangster (1947)

5.21h 24mCrime — Drama — Romance

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

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Cast & crew

Barry Sullivan as Shubunka

Barry Sullivan

Shubunka

Belita as Nancy Starr

Belita

Nancy Starr

Joan Lorring as Dorothy

Joan Lorring

Dorothy

Akim Tamiroff as Nick Jammey

Akim Tamiroff

Nick Jammey

Harry Morgan as Shorty

Harry Morgan

Shorty

John Ireland as Karty

John Ireland

Karty

Sheldon Leonard as Cornell

Sheldon Leonard

Cornell

Fifi D'Orsay as Mrs. Ostroleng

Fifi D'Orsay

Mrs. Ostroleng

Virginia Christine as Mrs. Karty

Virginia Christine

Mrs. Karty

Elisha Cook Jr. as Oval

Elisha Cook Jr.

Oval

Ted Hecht as Swain

Ted Hecht

Swain

Leif Erickson as Beaumont

Leif Erickson

Beaumont

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