Best Movies Guide: Why The Asphalt Jungle Still Matters
A TMDB-backed guide to The Asphalt Jungle, including cast, release facts, genres and watch-provider notes.

The Asphalt Jungle (1950) — an evergreen reference for this movie: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next. The City Under the City
Where to watch
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists HBO Max Amazon Channel, Cinemax Amazon Channel, HBO Max, Cinemax Apple TV Channel. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Cast
Sterling Hayden as Dix Handley; Louis Calhern as Alonzo D. Emmerich; Jean Hagen as Doll Conovan; James Whitmore as Gus Minissi; Sam Jaffe as Doc Erwin Riedenschneider; John McIntire as Police Commissioner Hardy; Marc Lawrence as Cobby; Barry Kelley as Lieutenant Ditrich
About The Asphalt Jungle
Recently paroled from prison, legendary burglar "Doc" Riedenschneider, with funding from Alonzo Emmerich, a crooked lawyer, gathers a small group of veteran criminals together in the Midwest for a big jewel heist.
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Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Asphalt Jungle?
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists HBO Max Amazon Channel, Cinemax Amazon Channel, HBO Max, Cinemax Apple TV Channel. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Who is in the cast of The Asphalt Jungle?
Sterling Hayden as Dix Handley; Louis Calhern as Alonzo D. Emmerich; Jean Hagen as Doll Conovan; James Whitmore as Gus Minissi; Sam Jaffe as Doc Erwin Riedenschneider; John McIntire as Police Commissioner Hardy; Marc Lawrence as Cobby; Barry Kelley as Lieutenant Ditrich
Is this The Asphalt Jungle guide official?
No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.



