The Gangster (1947): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1947 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 1947, The Gangster is a drama, krimi and liebesfilm film directed by Gordon Wiles, running about 84 minutes. “HE'S GOT THE TOWN BY THE THROAT!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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 the slumming society girlfriend who only fuels his paranoia.
Who’s in it. The Gangster stars Barry Sullivan as Shubunka, Belita as Nancy Starr, Joan Lorring as Dorothy and Akim Tamiroff as Nick Jammey, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, The Gangster has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In USA you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Gangster page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Gangster tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch The Gangster (1947)?
- In USA, The Gangster is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Gangster worth watching?
- The Gangster holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, krimi and liebesfilm. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Gangster?
- The Gangster stars Barry Sullivan, Belita, Joan Lorring, Akim Tamiroff and Harry Morgan.
- When was The Gangster released?
- The Gangster was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.