The Concrete Jungle
Director: Joseph Losey
Actors: Stanley Baker, Sam Wanamaker, Grégoire Aslan
PlotJohnny Bannion is a seasoned criminal who masterminds a lucrative heist on a racetrack. Bannion skillfully orchestrates the robbery with a meticulously planned strategy that involves a tight-knit team of accomplices. Their success, however, immediately attracts the attention of both the police and rival criminal factions. Faced with the pressures of a growing manhunt and the ruthless competition from other gangsters, Johnny tries to navigate the dangerous underworld while holding onto the stolen fortune.
As the tension mounts, Johnny's carefully laid plans begin to unravel. Betrayal and treachery seep into his close circle, threatening to derail his escape and victory. Trust becomes a rare commodity as alliances shift and greed takes hold. The relentless pursuit by law enforcement and the scheming by his adversaries create a web of intrigue and danger. In this high-stakes game of cat and mouse, Johnny must leverage all his cunning and experience to survive against seemingly insurmountable odds.
Writers: Alun Owen, Jimmy Sangster
Release Date: 24 May 1962
Runtime: 86 min
Rating: TV-14
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
The Criminal, though unevenly directed by Losey, stands out for its gritty depiction of institutional corruption and benefits from Kino Lorber's strong 4K restoration.
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