The asphalt jungle
(DVD)

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Franklin Ave. Library - DVDsAsphaltOn Shelf

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Subjects

LC Subjects
Burnett, W. R. -- (William Riley), -- 1899-1982 -- Film adaptations.
Ex-convicts -- Drama.
Feature films.
Films for the hearing impaired.
Jewelry theft -- Drama.
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DVD videodisc.

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Published
[United States] : Turner Entertainment Co. : Warner Home Video, [2004].
Format
DVD
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (112 min.) : sd., b&w ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
UPC
012569590328

Notes

General Note
From a novel by W.R. Burnett.
General Note
Originally released as a motion picture in 1950.
General Note
Special features: introduction by John Huston derived from an archival interview; commentary by author/film-noir specialist Drew Casper with co-star James Whitmore; theatrical trailer.
Creation/Production Credits
Music, Miklos Rozsa ; cinematography, Harold Rosson ; editor, George Boemler.
Participants/Performers
Sterling Hayden, Louis Calhern, Jean Hagen, James Whitmore, Sam Jaffe, John McIntire, Marc Lawrence, Barry Kelley, Anthony Caruso, Teresa Celli, Marilyn Monroe.
Description
An aging criminal is released from prison and decides to assemble the old gang to go on one last heist. Based on the book by W.R. Burnett.
Target Audience
MPAA rating: Not rated.
System Details
DVD, region 1, standard version; Dolby Digital mono.
Language
English or French dialogue, optional English, French or Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Burnett, W. R. 1., Calhern, L., Hagen, J., Hayden, S., Hornblow, A., Jr., Huston, J., Jaffe, S., Maddow, B., Monroe, M., & Whitmore, J. (2004). The asphalt jungle . Turner Entertainment Co. : Warner Home Video.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

W. R. 1899-1982. Burnett et al.. 2004. The Asphalt Jungle. [United States]: Turner Entertainment Co. : Warner Home Video.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

W. R. 1899-1982. Burnett et al.. The Asphalt Jungle [United States]: Turner Entertainment Co. : Warner Home Video, 2004.

Harvard Citation (style guide)

Burnett, W. R. 1., Calhern, L., Hagen, J., Hayden, S., Hornblow, A., Jr., Huston, J. and Jaffe, S. et al (2004). The asphalt jungle. [United States]: Turner Entertainment Co. : Warner Home Video.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Burnett, W. R. 1899-1982., et al. The Asphalt Jungle Turner Entertainment Co. : Warner Home Video, 2004.

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