The Asphalt Jungle (1950): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
The Asphalt Jungle is a 1950 drama thriller starring Sterling Hayden, Sam Jaffe and Louis Calhern. It runs 1 hour 52 minutes and earned $29,868 worldwide. It was nominated for 4 Oscars. Critics gave it 85 on Metacritic. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 52m (112 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Asphalt Jungle About?
The premise of The Asphalt Jungle without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A meticulous criminal mastermind plans an elaborate jewel heist, assembling a crew of specialists for the job. However, a fatal accident during the robbery throws everything into chaos. As the thieves desperately try to evade capture and conceal their involvement, their individual ambitions and simmering tensions threaten to unravel the entire operation, leading to a brutal and tragic downfall.
The Asphalt Jungle Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- bookie
- gunshot wound
- safecracker
- criminal fence
- heist
- corrupt cop
- jewel heist
- alarm system
- criminal underworld
- diner
- accidental gun discharge
- horse
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- national film registry
- going home
- jewelry
- cincinnati ohio
- film gris
- hooligan
- hunchback
- alibi
- lawyer
- suicide
- police detective
- corpse
- older man younger woman relationship
- burglary
- wake
- jukebox
- kentucky
- night
- lookout
- wistful reminiscence
- suspect wounded by gunshot
- hoodlum
- criminal plans to doublecross his accomplices
- gem
- corrupt police officer
- planning a heist
- uprooted man
- firearm
- scheming
- darkness
- man declares that he is broke
- reference to the great depression
- throwing a dead body into water
- on the run
- german accent
- sugar daddy
- burglar wounded by gunshot
- liquid explosive
Where to Watch The Asphalt Jungle
Rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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The Asphalt Jungle Cast
Sterling Hayden leads the cast, with Sam Jaffe and Louis Calhern.
Also Starring in The Asphalt Jungle
· 5 moreThe Asphalt Jungle Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Asphalt Jungle 85 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 85 Metascore
User score 7.6
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TMDB 75% User score
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The Asphalt Jungle Plot Summary
What happens in The Asphalt Jungle from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 10 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
A band of seasoned criminals, led by the tenacious Dix Handley (Sterling Hayden), is drawn together by the cunning mastermind Doc Riedenschneider (Sam Jaffe) for an ambitious jewel heist. The mastermind has devised a meticulous plan, and their connection for unloading the stolen treasure is a duplicitous lawyer, Alonzo Emmerich (Louis Calhern), who harbors intentions of absconding with their loot to Europe.
Full summary
The whole story of The Asphalt Jungle, scene by scene
The Asphalt Jungle Box Office
The Asphalt Jungle grossed $29,868 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$29.9K
- International
- $29.9K
The Asphalt Jungle Awards & Nominations
The Asphalt Jungle was nominated for 4 Oscars. The 8 nominations come from 3 ceremonies, the most at the Oscars 1951.
8 nominations3 ceremonies
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Oscars 1951 4 nominations- Nominated Actor in a Supporting Role – Sam Jaffe
- Nominated Cinematography (Black-and-White)
- Nominated Directing – John Huston
- Nominated Writing (Screenplay)
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Golden Globes 1951 3 nominations- Nominated Best Director - Motion Picture – John Huston
- Nominated Best Screenplay - Motion Picture – John Huston
- Nominated Cinematography - Black and White
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DGA Awards 1950 1 nomination- Nominated Feature Film – John Huston
The Asphalt Jungle Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 featurette.
- Featurette Michael Lehmann on THE ASPHALT JUNGLE
How Well Do You Know The Asphalt Jungle?
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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Who is the mastermind behind the jewel heist?
Cars in The Asphalt Jungle
9 cars on screen, including the 1946 Chrysler New Yorker and the 1946 Dodge Custom.
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1939 Plymouth Roadking Important role
The Asphalt Jungle Also Known As
24 alternative titles, including “Quand la ville dort” and “La jungla de asfalto”.
- Also known as
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- Quand la ville dort
- La jungla de asfalto
- Raubmord
- Giungla D'Asfalto
- Mientras la ciudad duerme
- 아스팔트 정글
- Asphalt-Dschungel
- Асфальтовые джунгли
- I asfaltens djungel
- O Segredo das Jóias
- ג'ונגל האספלט
- Jungla de asfalt
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- Aszfaltdzsungel
- 夜阑人未静
- Elmas Hırsızları
- Asfaltjunglen
- Асфалтираната джунгла
- La jungla d’asfalt
- Η Ζούγκλα της Ασφάλτου
- Asfaltová džungle
- جنگل آسفالت
- Asfaltowa dżungla
- Асфальтові джунглі
- Džungla na asfaltu
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The Asphalt Jungle FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of The Asphalt Jungle, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Asphalt Jungle?
The Asphalt Jungle runs 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).
When was The Asphalt Jungle released?
The Asphalt Jungle was released on May 12, 1950.
Who is in the cast of The Asphalt Jungle?
The Asphalt Jungle stars Sterling Hayden, Sam Jaffe and Louis Calhern, among 9 credited actors.
Where can I watch The Asphalt Jungle?
In the US, The Asphalt Jungle is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did The Asphalt Jungle make at the box office?
The Asphalt Jungle grossed $29,868 worldwide.
How is The Asphalt Jungle rated?
The Asphalt Jungle has 85 on Metacritic and 75% on TMDB.
Was The Asphalt Jungle nominated for any awards?
The Asphalt Jungle received 8 nominations across 3 ceremonies.
Does The Asphalt Jungle have a post-credit scene?
No. The Asphalt Jungle has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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