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The Steel Jungle

The Steel Jungle

Gang rule behind bars!

19565.11h 26mNR

Overview

The tale of a young bookie, married to a beautiful woman who goes to jail, and becomes involved with hoodlums.

Directed by Walter Doniger
Written by Walter Doniger
Produced by David Weisbart
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Top Cast

Perry Lopez

Perry Lopez

Ed Novak

Beverly Garland

Beverly Garland

Frances 'Francie' Novak

Walter Abel

Walter Abel

Warden Bill Keller

Ted de Corsia

Ted de Corsia

Steve Marlin

Kenneth Tobey

Kenneth Tobey

Dr. Lewy

Allison Hayes

Allison Hayes

Mrs. Archer

Gregory Walcott

Gregory Walcott

Guard Weaver

Leo Gordon

Leo Gordon

Lupo

K

Kay E. Kuter

Stringbean

Bob Steele

Bob Steele

Dan Bucci

Themes & Keywords

prisonfilm noirb moviebookie

About The Steel Jungle

The Steel Jungle is a crime, drama film released in 1956 exploring themes of prison, film noir, b movie, bookie. Directed by Walter Doniger, it stars Perry Lopez, Beverly Garland, Walter Abel. The tale of a young bookie, married to a beautiful woman who goes to jail, and becomes involved with hoodlums.

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