What’s being screened
«The Asphalt Jungle» (original title: The Asphalt Jungle) is a 1950 American film directed by John Huston, part of the 17th Novembre Negre, Sagunt’s Film Noir Festival. The story follows the meticulous planning of a jewellery heist by a gang of criminals, with Huston crafting an intense narrative through a realistic portrayal of its characters and their motivations.
According to web searches, this screening closes the festival’s film selection, which runs from 6 to 30 November.
Cast
The cast of «The Asphalt Jungle» is led by Sterling Hayden, Louis Calhern, Sam Jaffe, Jean Hagen, and James Whitmore, with an early standout appearance by Marilyn Monroe.
Awards and recognition
«The Asphalt Jungle» earned 4 Oscar nominations: Best Director, Best Supporting Actor (Sam Jaffe), Best Screenplay, and Best Black-and-White Cinematography. It also received three Golden Globe nominations, including Best Director; a BAFTA nomination for Best Film; nominations from the Directors Guild of America (DGA) and the Writers Guild of America (WGA for Best Drama Screenplay); and recognition from the New York Film Critics Circle for Best Film and Best Director.
Who’s behind it
Novembre Negre is organised by the Sagunto Town Council’s Youth and Childhood Department, in collaboration with Casal Jove and several local cultural associations. The full programme is available on the festival’s website, novembrenegre.es.
