The Gangster
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.
The Gangster (1947)
Gordon Wiles
At a glance
Countries
United States of America
Ratings
TMDB users
5.2/10
19 votes
Rating consensus
52/100 blend
Sources: TMDB
Cooler blended reception — weighted ~52/100 across 1 rating source. The listed meters mostly agree.
Cast
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
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The Gangster (1947)
Gordon Wiles
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