The Gangster

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

Barry Sullivan Shubunka

Belita Nancy Starr

Joan Lorring Dorothy

Akim Tamiroff Nick Jammey

Harry Morgan Shorty