I, Mobster (1959): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch
I, Mobster is a 1959 crime drama directed by Roger Corman, starring Steve Cochran as Joe Sante, Celia Lovsky and John Mylong. It runs 1 hour 21 minutes. Stream it on Pluto TV and Shout! Factory.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 21m (81 min)
- Director
- Roger Corman
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is I, Mobster About?
The premise of I, Mobster without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Bullet by Bullet Expose! The rise and fall of gang lord Joe Sante. A crime boss appears before a Senate subcommittee. A flashbacks tell his story.
I, Mobster Themes & Keywords
· 4 tags- murder
- pool hall
- mob boss
- crime boss
Where to Watch I, Mobster
Stream it on Pluto TV and Shout! Factory. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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I, Mobster Cast & Characters
Steve Cochran leads the cast as Joe Sante, with Celia Lovsky as Mrs. Sante and John Mylong as Papa Sante (uncredited). Directed by Roger Corman; 31 actors are credited in all.
- Director Roger Corman
- Steve Cochran as Joe Sante
- Celia Lovsky as Mrs. Sante
- John Mylong as Papa Sante (uncredited)
- Yvette Vickers as The Blonde
Also Starring in I, Mobster
· 27 more- Lita Milan Teresa Porter
- John Brinkley Ernie Porter
- Michael Jeffers Syndicate Member (uncredited)
- Hans Moebus Party Guest (uncredited)
- Robert Strauss Black Frankie Udino
- Grant Withers Paul Moran
- Frank Gerstle District Attorney
- Harold Miller Senator at Hearing (uncredited)
- Kenner G. Kemp Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
- Bert Stevens Senator at Hearing (uncredited)
- Cosmo Sardo Johnny (uncredited)
- Robert Shayne Senator
- Charles Evans Committee Chairman (uncredited)
- Thomas Browne Henry Udino's Attorney (uncredited)
- Eddie Baker Labor Union Boss (uncredited)
- Frank Wolff Man (uncredited)
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- Ed Nelson Sid - Henchman (uncredited)
- Stephen Chase Mr. Stephens (uncredited)
- Bruno VeSota Bruno - Nightclub Manager (uncredited)
- George Cisar Cab Driver (uncredited)
- Wally Cassell Cherry Nose Sirago (adult)
- Benjie Bancroft Police Officer (uncredited)
- John Dennis Murder Inc. Man (uncredited)
- Ron Soble Al - Henchman (uncredited)
- Lili St. Cyr Themselves
- Brad Morrow Cherry Nose Sirago (young) (uncredited)
- Jeri Southern Singer
I, Mobster Plot Summary
What happens in I, Mobster from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 10 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Joe Sante [Steve Cochran] is a small-time crook who starts as a bookie’s runner and a minor drug pusher. Through ruthless efficiency and hard-nosed ambition, he climbs the ranks of the city’s organized crime scene, eventually becoming one of its central czars. Yet his ascent invites danger, and betrayal from fellow criminals who crave his wealth and power seals his fate.
His first significant assignment has him delivering narcotics to individual customers at their homes. The Blonde [Yvette Vickers], a nightclub temptress, tries to pay for her dope with something other than cash, but Joe declines, fixed on Teresa Porter [Lita Milan], a neighborhood girl who represents something purer to him. Even as his power grows, he looks down on the “party girls” who attend Syndicate gatherings.
Full summary
The whole story of I, Mobster, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know I, Mobster?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the small‑time crook who becomes the central figure in the film?
Cars in I, Mobster
17 cars on screen, including the 1958 Dodge Coronet Lancer and the 1958 Ford Custom 300.
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1949 De Soto Custom Minor role -
1957 De Soto Firedome Sportsman Minor role
I, Mobster Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “La vita di un gangster” and “Destino de um Gângster”.
- Also known as
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- La vita di un gangster
- Destino de um Gângster
- 血洒黑天堂
- Jo, gàngster
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Movies Like I, Mobster
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Mobsters, The Mob and Mob Cops.
I, Mobster FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of I, Mobster, each answered in a sentence.
How long is I, Mobster?
I, Mobster runs 1 hour 21 minutes (81 minutes).
When was I, Mobster released?
I, Mobster was released on February 1, 1959.
Who directed I, Mobster?
I, Mobster was directed by Roger Corman.
More films by Roger Corman Who is in the cast of I, Mobster?
I, Mobster stars Steve Cochran as Joe Sante, Celia Lovsky as Mrs. Sante and John Mylong as Papa Sante (uncredited), among 31 credited actors.
Where can I watch I, Mobster?
In the US, I, Mobster is streaming on Pluto TV, Shout! Factory and Tubi TV (availability from JustWatch).
Does I, Mobster have a post-credit scene?
No. I, Mobster has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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