The Garment Jungle (1957): Cast
The Garment Jungle is a 1957 crime drama directed by Vincent Sherman, starring Lee J. Cobb as Walter Mitchell, Kerwin Mathews and Richard Boone. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 28m (88 min)
- Director
- Vincent Sherman
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Garment Jungle About?
The premise of The Garment Jungle without spoilers.
Alan Mitchell returns to New York to work for his father Walter, who runs a fashion house that designs and manufactures dresses. To keep the business non‑union, Walter hires Artie Ravidge, a tough enforcer who uses strong‑arm tactics to keep workers in line. Mitchell soon finds himself caught between family loyalty and the ruthless methods used to maintain low costs.
The Garment Jungle Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- union
- fashion industry
- labor movement
- death of husband
- vindication
- stabbed to death
- death of partner
- textile
- labor issues
- discontent
- threat telephone call
- exploitation
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- greed
- stress
- trying to dissuade somebody
- wearing a black ribbon
- death of business partner
- dispute
- murder threat
- return from europe
- getting rid of somebody
- son works in father's firm
- pressure
- dysfunctional elevator
- economic competition
- brutality
- picket line
- demanding a better wage
- goons
- killed in a crashing elevator
- elevator falling down a shaft
- complaint
- cloth
- man killed
- obsequy
- homecoming son
- loss of husband
- protected shop
- garment worker
- sweatshop
- fashion model
- sewing machine
- rough trade
- murder disguised as accident
- brutal competition
- garment district manhattan new york city
- murder of father
- murder of husband
- covering up murder
- entanglement with organized crime
The Garment Jungle Cast & Characters
Lee J. Cobb leads the cast as Walter Mitchell, with Kerwin Mathews as Alan Mitchell and Richard Boone as Artie Ravidge. Directed by Vincent Sherman; 100 actors are credited in all.
- Director Vincent Sherman
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Lee J. Cobb as Walter Mitchell - Kerwin Mathews as Alan Mitchell
- Richard Boone as Artie Ravidge
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Robert Loggia as Tulio Renata
Also Starring in The Garment Jungle
· 96 more- Willis Bouchey Dave Bronson
- Harold Miller Buyer (uncredited)
- Kenner G. Kemp Buyer (uncredited)
- Cosmo Sardo Dance Class Patron (uncredited)
- Charles Sherlock Pedestrian (uncredited)
- Dale Van Sickel Truck Driver's Helper (uncredited)
- Leoda Richards Lobby Guest (uncredited)
- Herschel Graham Buyer (uncredited)
- George Ford Union Member (uncredited)
- Stuart Hall Buyer (uncredited)
- Frank Marlowe Truck Driver (uncredited)
- George DeNormand Union Member (uncredited)
- James Dime Worker (uncredited)
- Hans Moebus Buyer (uncredited)
- Hal Taggart Salesman (uncredited)
- James Gonzalez Union Member (uncredited)
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- Paul Power Salesman (uncredited)
- Michael Jeffers Worker (uncredited)
- Joe Gilbert Buyer (uncredited)
- Shep Houghton Union Member (uncredited)
- Billy Engle Funeral Guest (uncredited)
- Joe Ploski Worker (uncredited)
- Charles Morton Worker (uncredited)
- Sol Murgi Dance Class Patron (uncredited)
- Fred Rapport Funeral Guest (uncredited)
- Kenneth Gibson Buyer (uncredited)
- William Meader Worker (uncredited)
- John Barton Worker (uncredited)
- Sid Melton Worker (uncredited)
- Celia Lovsky Tulio's Mother
- Victor Romito Police Officer (uncredited)
- Charles Perry Worker (uncredited)
- Brandon Beach Funeral Guest (uncredited)
- Paul Cristo Dance Class Patron (uncredited)
- Benjie Bancroft Worker (uncredited)
- Adam Williams Ox
- Jud Taylor Latzo (uncredited)
- Joseph Wiseman George Kovan
- Harold J. Stone Tony
- Bud Cokes Worker (uncredited)
- Tom Ferrandini Buyer (uncredited)
- Dick Crockett Miller (uncredited)
- Nora Bush Worker (uncredited)
- Eve Brent Receptionist (uncredited)
- Arthur Berkeley Worker (uncredited)
- Perk Lazelle Buyer (uncredited)
- Wesley Addy Mr. Paul
- Russell Meeker Funeral Guest (uncredited)
- José Portugal Buyer (uncredited)
- Charles Cirillo Dance Class Patron (uncredited)
- Roy Damron Hood (uncredited)
- Chester Hayes Worker (uncredited)
- Mike Morelli Dance Class Patron (uncredited)
- William Woodson Announcer (uncredited)
- Edwin Rochelle Worker (uncredited)
- Betsy Jones-Moreland Secretary (uncredited)
- Donald Kirke Salesman (uncredited)
- Irene Seidner Elderly Operator (uncredited)
- Gia Scala Theresa Renata
- Alex Ball Dance Class Patron (uncredited)
- Laurie Mitchell Model (uncredited)
- Joanna Barnes Model (uncredited)
- Valerie French Lee Hackett
- Suzanne Alexander Joanne (uncredited)
- Kathy Marlowe Model (uncredited)
- Joseph Glick Worker (uncredited)
- Robert Ellenstein Fred Kenner
- Archie Savage Elderly Operator (uncredited)
- Marilyn Hanold Model (uncredited)
- Richard Elmore Worker (uncredited)
- George Robotham Truck Driver (uncredited)
- Joe Lanza Dancer (uncredited)
- Bob Hopkins Bartender (uncredited)
- Ray Pourchot Brown (uncredited)
- Diane DeLaire Model (uncredited)
- Paul Weber Salesman (uncredited)
- Gloria Pall Model (uncredited)
- Paul Knight Salesman (uncredited)
- Lillian Culver Buyer (uncredited)
- Luis Delgado Union Member (uncredited)
- Anna Lee Carroll Model (uncredited)
- Jon Shepodd Alfredi (uncredited)
- Harry Baum Worker (uncredited)
- Jann Darlyn Model (uncredited)
- Peggy O'Connor Model (uncredited)
- Danny Truppi Worker (uncredited)
- June Tolley Model (uncredited)
- Madelyn Darrow Model (uncredited)
- Dorothy Kellogg Model (uncredited)
- Ellie Kent Stephanie (uncredited)
- Betty Koch Buyer (uncredited)
- Bonnie Bolding Model (uncredited)
- Shirley Buchanan Announcer (uncredited)
- Millicent Deming Announcer (uncredited)
- Ruth Gillis Model (uncredited)
- Joan Granville Operator (uncredited)
The Garment Jungle Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Garment Jungle.
Cars in The Garment Jungle
15 cars on screen, including the 1956 Ford Customline and the 1956 Lincoln Premiere.
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1956 Ford Customline Important role -
1956 Lincoln Premiere Important role -
Divco Model U Minor role -
1952 GMC New Design Minor role
The Garment Jungle Also Known As
8 alternative titles, including “Racket dans la couture” and “Ums nackte Leben”.
- Also known as
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- Racket dans la couture
- Ums nackte Leben
- Текстильные джунгли
- Bestias de la ciudad
- 패션 전쟁
- 霓裳丛林
- Bèsties de la ciutat
- La giungla della settima strada
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The Garment Jungle FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Garment Jungle, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Garment Jungle?
The Garment Jungle runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).
When was The Garment Jungle released?
The Garment Jungle was released on May 1, 1957.
Who directed The Garment Jungle?
The Garment Jungle was directed by Vincent Sherman.
More films by Vincent Sherman Who is in the cast of The Garment Jungle?
The Garment Jungle stars Lee J. Cobb as Walter Mitchell, Kerwin Mathews as Alan Mitchell and Richard Boone as Artie Ravidge, among 100 credited actors.
Does The Garment Jungle have a post-credit scene?
No. The Garment Jungle has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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