The Gangster (1947)

Crime
Drama
Romance

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.

Cast

Nancy Starr
Swain (as Theodore Hecht)
Politician (as Eddie Maxwell)
Pool Player
Headwaiter
Hotel maid
Dorothy's father
Nightclub stage manager
Garage mechanic
Garage mechanic
Nick Jammey
Mrs. Ostroleng

Crew

Screenplay
Original Music Composer
Director of Photography