Best Director1951 Film Fan Awards23rd Academy AwardsVoting Open
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The Asphalt Jungle (1950)
Nominated Talent & Credits
John Huston— John Huston
Synopsis / Overview
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.
Historical Academy Record
DIRECTING — 23rd Academy Awards (1951)
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