The Steel Jungle
“Gang rule behind bars!”
Synopsis
The tale of a young bookie, married to a beautiful woman who goes to jail, and becomes involved with hoodlums.
Top Cast
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Perry Lopez
Ed Novak
Beverly Garland
Frances 'Francie' Novak
Walter Abel
Warden Bill Keller
Ted de Corsia
Steve Marlin
Kenneth Tobey
Dr. Lewy
Allison Hayes
Mrs. Archer
Gregory Walcott
Guard Weaver
Leo Gordon
Lupo
Kay E. Kuter
Stringbean
Bob Steele
Dan Bucci
Ralph Moody
Andy Griffith
Stafford Repp
Beakeley
Sailor Vincent
Harry (as Billy Vincent)
Charles Cane
First Detective
Fred Graham
Second Detective
Carey Loftin
Truck Driver
Jack Kruschen
Truckdriver Helper
Edward Platt
Judge Wahller
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 10, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Walter Doniger
- Screenplay & Story
- Walter Doniger
- Original Score
- David Buttolph
- Original Title
- The Steel Jungle
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Walter Doniger
Walter Doniger
David Buttolph
J. Peverell Marley
Folmar Blangsted
David Weisbart
Department Leadership Roster
Walter Doniger
Director
Walter Doniger
Writer
David Weisbart
Producer
David Buttolph
Original Music Composer
J. Peverell Marley
Director of Photography
Folmar Blangsted
Editor
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
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Steel Jungle
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Steel Jungle about?
The tale of a young bookie, married to a beautiful woman who goes to jail, and becomes involved with hoodlums.
Who directed The Steel Jungle?
The Steel Jungle was directed by Walter Doniger.
Who stars in The Steel Jungle?
The principal cast of The Steel Jungle includes Perry Lopez, Beverly Garland, Walter Abel, Ted de Corsia, Kenneth Tobey.
When was The Steel Jungle released and how long is it?
The Steel Jungle was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for The Steel Jungle?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Steel Jungle was composed by David Buttolph.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Steel Jungle?
The Steel Jungle holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).