The Asphalt Jungle
Director: John Huston. Cast: Sterling Hayden, Barry Kelley, Louis Calhern, Sam Jaffe, James Whitmore, Marc Lawrence, Anthony Caruso, Brad Dexter, Marilyn Monroe, Jean Hagen. Screenplay: Ben Maddow and John Huston.

Not yet reviewed in full. Grade: C–


Academy Award Nominations:
Best Director: John Huston
Best Supporting Actor: Sam Jaffe
Best Screenplay: Ben Maddow & John Huston
Best Cinematography (Black & White): Harold Rosson

Golden Globe Nominations:
Best Director: John Huston
Best Screenplay: Ben Maddow & John Huston
Best Cinematography (Black & White): Harold Rosson

Other Awards:
Venice Film Festival: Best Actor (Jaffe)
National Board of Review: Best Director

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