Portrait of a Mobster
“The screen puts on brass knuckles and a bulletproof vest to tell the Dutch Schultz story all the way!”
Synopsis
A vicious hood rises to the top of the rackets in Depression-era New York in this account of the life of Dutch Schultz.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 19, 1961
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Pevney
- Screenplay & Story
- Howard Browne
- Original Score
- Max Steiner
- Original Title
- Portrait of a Mobster
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Pevney
Howard Browne, Harry Grey
Max Steiner
Gene Polito
Leo H. Shreve
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph Pevney
Director
Howard Browne
Screenplay
Max Steiner
Original Music Composer
Gene Polito
Director of Photography
Leo H. Shreve
Editor
Howard Shoup
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Portrait of a Mobster
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Portrait of a Mobster about?
A vicious hood rises to the top of the rackets in Depression-era New York in this account of the life of Dutch Schultz.
Who directed Portrait of a Mobster?
Portrait of a Mobster was directed by Joseph Pevney.
Who stars in Portrait of a Mobster?
The principal cast of Portrait of a Mobster includes Vic Morrow, Leslie Parrish, Peter Breck, Robert McQueeney, Ken Lynch.
When was Portrait of a Mobster released and how long is it?
Portrait of a Mobster was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for Portrait of a Mobster?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Portrait of a Mobster was composed by Max Steiner.
Is Portrait of a Mobster based on a book or true story?
Portrait of a Mobster is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Harry Grey".