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Marilyn Monroe, Sterling Hayden
John Huston |
| | Description: | Overview"In a smog-choked city somewhere in the American Midwest, an aging criminal mastermind, newly released from prison, hatches a plan for a million-dollar jewel heist and draws a wealthy lawyer and a cherry-picked trio of outlaws into his carefully devised but inevitably doomed scheme. Anchored by an abundance of nuanced performances from a gifted ensemble--including a tight-jawed Sterling Hayden (Dr. Strangelove) and a sultry Marilyn Monroe (Some Like It Hot) in her breakout role--this gritty crime classic by John Huston (The Maltese Falcon) climaxes in a meticulously detailed anatomy of a robbery that has reverberated through the genre ever since. An uncommonly naturalistic view of a seamy underworld, The Asphalt Jungle painstakingly depicts the calm professionalism and toughness of its gangster heroes while evincing a remarkable depth of compassion for their all-too-human fragility, and it showcases a master filmmaker at the height of his powers. Sterling Hayden, Louis Calhern, Jean Hagen, Sam Jaffe, and Marilyn Monroe (in one of her early major roles). 112 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English (SDH). Two-disc set. Additional Details- New 2K digital restoration, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack on the Blu-ray
- Audio commentary from 2004 by film historian Drew Casper, featuring archival recordings of actor James Whitmore
- Pharos of Chaos, a 1983 documentary about actor Sterling Hayden
- New interviews with film noir historian Eddie Muller and cinematographer John Bailey
- Archival footage of writer-director John Huston discussing the film
- Episode of the television program City Lights from 1979 featuring Huston
- Audio excerpts of archival interviews with Huston
- Trailer
- PLUS: An essay by critic Geoffrey O'Brien
"In a smog-choked city somewhere in the American Midwest, an aging criminal mastermind, newly released from prison, hatches a plan for a million-dollar jewel heist and draws a wealthy lawyer and a cherry-picked trio of outlaws into his carefully devised but inevitably doomed scheme. Anchored by an abundance of nuanced performances from a gifted ensemble-including a tight-jawed Sterling Hayden (Dr. Strangelove) and a sultry Marilyn Monroe (Some Like It Hot) in her breakout role-this gritty crime classic by John Huston (The Maltese Falcon) climaxes in a meticulously detailed anatomy of a robbery that has reverberated through the genre ever since. An uncommonly naturalistic view of a seamy underworld, The Asphalt Jungle painstakingly depicts the calm professionalism and toughness of it's gangster heroes while evincing a remarkable depth of compassion for their all-too-human fragility, and it showcases a master filmmaker at the height of his powers. Sterling Hayden, Louis Calhern, Jean Hagen, Sam Jaffe, and Marilyn Monroe (in one of her early major roles) star. 112 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English (SDH)."Asphalt Jungle" on Blu-Ray from Criterion Collection is a definitive edition of John Huston's 1950 film noir masterpiece. This gripping crime drama follows a group of professional criminals as they plan and execute an ambitious jewel heist, only to see their scheme unravel due to betrayal and fate. The film is celebrated for its taut storytelling, atmospheric cinematography by Harold Rosson, and complex characters that set the standard for the genre. The Criterion Collection enhances this classic with a pristine high-definition transfer, insightful commentaries, archival interviews, and behind-the-scenes features that provide deep context into its creation.
Criterion Collection is renowned for curating significant films in meticulously restored editions with scholarly supplements. Their releases are prized by cinephiles worldwide for quality presentation and historical insight.
Director John Huston was one of Hollywood's most influential filmmakers, known for classics like "The Maltese Falcon," "The Treasure of the Sierra Madre," and "The African Queen." Sterling Hayden stars as Dix Handley; his rugged presence also defined roles in "Dr. Strangelove" and "The Killing." Marilyn Monroe appears in an early role before her rise to stardom in films such as "Some Like It Hot" and "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes." Sam Jaffe delivers a memorable performance as Doc Riedenschneider; he was later acclaimed for his work in ?Ben-Hur.? Louis Calhern?s portrayal adds gravitas?he had previously shone in ?Julius Caesar? (1953). Together with Jean Hagen (?Singin? In The Rain?), these talents make ?Asphalt Jungle? an enduring touchstone of American cinema. | | | Actors: |
Sterling Hayden, Louis Calhern, Jean Hagen, James Whitmore, Marilyn Monroe |
| | Director: |
John Huston |
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Suitable only for adults |
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CCIN2711BR |
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