
The Damned Don't Cry(1950)
Fed up with her small-town marriage, a woman goes after the big time and gets mixed up with the mob.



Perry Lopez
Ed Novak

Beverly Garland
Frances 'Francie' Novak

Walter Abel
Warden Bill Keller

Ted de Corsia
Steve Marlin

Kenneth Tobey
Dr. Lewy

Allison Hayes
Mrs. Archer

Gregory Walcott
Guard Weaver

Leo Gordon
Lupo
Kay E. Kuter
Stringbean

Bob Steele
Dan Bucci
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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