Review of The Asphalt Jungle (1950) by Rocko P — 31 Aug 2009
The Asphalt Jungle is an unsung triumph of director/writer John Huston. Sterling Hayden plays a down and out hoodlum who pairs up with cheesecake obcessed master thief Sam Jaffee. The seedy urbane characters that populate their world keep you glued to the screen.
Marilyn Monroe is perfect as the spoiled mistress of crooked lawyer Louis Calhern. James Whitmore deserved an Oscar for his role as Gus, the diner owner with a fondness for kittens and crime. It has a great look.
This review of The Asphalt Jungle (1950) was written by Rocko P on 31 Aug 2009.
The Asphalt Jungle has generally received very positive reviews.
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