1951
Academy Awards
0Wins
4Noms
Nom1951
Actor in a Supporting Role
Sam Jaffe
Nom1951
Cinematography (Black-and-White)
Harold Rosson
Nom1951
Directing
John Huston
Nom1951
Writing (Screenplay)
Ben Maddow, John Huston
The Asphalt Jungle
19501h 53mEnglish
Accolades
4Oscar
Nominations3Golden Globe
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Synopsis
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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Details
Genres
CrimeDrama
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Awards & Recognition
Award Recognition
7
Nominations
4 Oscar · 3 Golden Globe
Nominated
- Actor in a Supporting Role · Sam Jaffe
- Best Director - Motion Picture
- Best Screenplay - Motion Picture
- Cinematography - Black And White
- Cinematography (Black-and-White) · Harold Rosson
- Directing · John Huston
- Writing (Screenplay) · Ben Maddow, John Huston
Full award breakdown
1951
Golden Globes
0Wins
3Noms
Nom1951
Best Director - Motion Picture
Nom1951
Best Screenplay - Motion Picture
Nom1951
Cinematography - Black And White
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Cast
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