The Gangster
“HE'S GOT THE TOWN BY THE THROAT!”
Synopsis
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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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
Charles McGraw
Dugas
John Kellogg
Sterling
Edwin Maxwell
Politician (uncredited)
Dewey Robinson
Pool Player (uncredited)
Murray Alper
Eddie (uncredited)
Shelley Winters
Hazel (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 25, 1947
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gordon Wiles
- Screenplay & Story
- Daniel Fuchs
- Original Score
- Louis Gruenberg
- Original Title
- The Gangster
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- King Brothers Productions, Allied Artists Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gordon Wiles
Daniel Fuchs
Louis Gruenberg
Paul Ivano
Walter Thompson
Maurice King, Frank King
Department Leadership Roster
Maurice King
Producer
Louis Gruenberg
Original Music Composer
Paul Ivano
Director of Photography
Walter Thompson
Editor
Gordon Wiles
Director
Frank King
Producer
Daniel Fuchs
Screenplay
Norma Koch
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Gangster
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Gangster 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 directed The Gangster?
The Gangster was directed by Gordon Wiles.
Who stars in The Gangster?
The principal cast of The Gangster includes Barry Sullivan, Belita, Joan Lorring, Akim Tamiroff, Harry Morgan.
When was The Gangster released and how long is it?
The Gangster was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for The Gangster?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Gangster was composed by Louis Gruenberg.
Is The Gangster based on a book or true story?
The Gangster is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Daniel Fuchs".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Gangster?
The Gangster holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).