The Gangster

1947· Directed by Gordon Wiles★ 5.2 (19 votes)·84 min

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.

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Barry Sullivanas Shubunka Belitaas Nancy Starr Joan Lorringas Dorothy Akim Tamiroffas Nick Jammey Harry Morganas Shorty John Irelandas Karty Sheldon Leonardas Cornell Fifi D'Orsayas Mrs. Ostroleng Virginia Christineas Mrs. Karty Elisha Cook Jr.as Oval Ted Hechtas Swain Leif Ericksonas Beaumont Charles McGrawas Dugas John Kelloggas Sterling Edwin Maxwellas Politician (uncredited)Dewey Robinsonas Pool Player (uncredited)Murray Alperas Eddie (uncredited)Shelley Wintersas Hazel (uncredited)Larry Steersas Headwaiter (uncredited)Marie Blakeas House Mistress (uncredited)Griff Barnettas Dorothy's father (uncredited)Sid Meltonas Nightclub Stage Manager (uncredited)Jeff Coreyas Karty's Brother-in-Law (uncredited)Peter Whitneyas Karty's Brother-in-Law (uncredited)Ruth Allenas Girl Singer (uncredited)Andy Andrewsas Minor Role (uncredited)Phil Arnoldas Minor Role (uncredited)Leonard Bremenas Shubunka's Hoodlum Buddy (uncredited)Irene Brooksas Minor Role (uncredited)Jean Calhounas Minor Role (uncredited)Dolores Castleas Cigarette Girl (uncredited)Gene Collinsas Boy (uncredited)Mikel Conradas Thug (uncredited)Clancy Cooperas Dan - Karty's Brother-in-Law (uncredited)Jimmy Dimeas Boardwalk Bottle Concessionaire (uncredited)Rex Downingas Boy with Note (uncredited)