Top Cast
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Tony Curtis
Eddie Quaid / Packy Glennon
Pat Crowley
Julie Walsh
Ernest Borgnine
Bernie Browne
Paul Kelly
Jim McBride
Jim Backus
Pat Quaid
Leigh Snowden
Lorraine Evans
John Daheim
Al Gorski
Joe Louis
Himself
David Janssen
Jack Lindsay
Carmen McRae
Singer
John Marley
Tommy Dillon
Barney Phillips
Dan Selby
Joseph Vitale
Tony Adamson
Kay Stewart
Mrs. Gorski
Walter Bacon
Nicky Blair
Phil Bloom
Nan Boardman
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 30, 1955
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jerry Hopper
- Screenplay & Story
- George Zuckerman
- Original Score
- Henry Mancini, Heinz Roemheld
- Original Title
- The Square Jungle
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Universal International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jerry Hopper
George Zuckerman
Henry Mancini, Heinz Roemheld
George Robinson
Paul Weatherwax
Albert Zugsmith
Department Leadership Roster
George Zuckerman
Screenplay
Paul Weatherwax
Editor
Rosemary Odell
Costume Design
Albert Zugsmith
Producer
Jerry Hopper
Director
Heinz Roemheld
Original Music Composer
George Robinson
Director of Photography
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Square Jungle.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Square Jungle
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Square Jungle about?
Grocery clerk Eddie Quaid, in danger of losing his father to alcoholism and his girl Julie through lack of career prospects, goes into boxing.
Who directed The Square Jungle?
The Square Jungle was directed by Jerry Hopper.
Who stars in The Square Jungle?
The principal cast of The Square Jungle includes Tony Curtis, Pat Crowley, Ernest Borgnine, Paul Kelly, Jim Backus.
When was The Square Jungle released and how long is it?
The Square Jungle was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for The Square Jungle?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Square Jungle was composed by Henry Mancini, Heinz Roemheld.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Square Jungle?
The Square Jungle holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).