The Last Gangster
“The First Gangster and The Last Gangster.”
Synopsis
A crime boss goes searching for his ex-wife and son after a ten-year prison stint. His old gang has other plans though, and use the child to try and make him disclose the location of the loot he hid before going to the slammer.
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The Last Gangster (Original Theatrical Trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-06-22
Top Cast
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Edward G. Robinson
Joe Krozac
James Stewart
Paul North Sr.
Rose Stradner
Talya Krozac
Lionel Stander
Curly
Douglas Scott
Paul North Jr. / Joe Krozac Jr.
John Carradine
Casper
Sidney Blackmer
San Francisco Editor
Grant Mitchell
Warden
Edward Brophy
Fats Garvey
Alan Baxter
Frankie 'Acey' Kile
Frank Conroy
Sid Gorman
Louise Beavers
Gloria
Moroni Olsen
Detective Danny Shea (uncredited)
William Benedict
Freddy the Office Boy
Martin Turner
Train Cook
Larry Simms
Joe Krozac Jr. as a Baby (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 12, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward Ludwig
- Screenplay & Story
- John Lee Mahin
- Original Score
- Edward Ward
- Original Title
- The Last Gangster
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward Ludwig
John Lee Mahin, William A. Wellman, Robert Carson
Edward Ward
William H. Daniels
Ben Lewis
Department Leadership Roster
John Lee Mahin
Screenplay
William H. Daniels
Director of Photography
Edward Ludwig
Director
Adrian
Costume Design
Edward Ward
Original Music Composer
Ben Lewis
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 Last Gangster
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Last Gangster about?
A crime boss goes searching for his ex-wife and son after a ten-year prison stint. His old gang has other plans though, and use the child to try and make him disclose the location of the loot he hid before going to the slammer.
Who directed The Last Gangster?
The Last Gangster was directed by Edward Ludwig.
Who stars in The Last Gangster?
The principal cast of The Last Gangster includes Edward G. Robinson, James Stewart, Rose Stradner, Lionel Stander, Douglas Scott.
When was The Last Gangster released and how long is it?
The Last Gangster was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for The Last Gangster?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Last Gangster was composed by Edward Ward.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Last Gangster?
The Last Gangster holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).