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Book Vs. Movie: The Asphalt Jungle

The W.R. Burnett 1949 Novel & the 1950 John Huston Film

W.R. Burnett’s 1949 novel The Asphalt Jungle is a compelling crime story that explores professional criminals’ minds, motivations, and downfalls. Set in a Midwestern city, it offers a multi-perspective narrative that vividly portrays the underworld.

John Huston’s 1950 film adaptation remains faithful to the book while enhancing the story with striking cinematography and strong performances. However, it shifts the setting to an unnamed urban landscape and introduces Marilyn Monroe’s expanded role as a corrupt lawyer’s mistress.

Between the novel & the film, which did we prefer? Listen to find out!

We are comparing the band catalog to this interpretation. Which version did we prefer? Listen to find out!

The Asphalt Jungle (1950) WR Burnett, John Huston, Sterling Hayden, James Whitmore, & Marilyn Monroe – Book Vs Movie Podcast

Book Vs. Movie: The Asphalt Jungle The W.R. Burnett Novel & the 1950 John Huston Film https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/158088.W_R_Burnett’s 1949 novel https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Asphalt_Jungle is a compelling crime story that explores the minds, motivations, and downfalls of professional criminals. Set in a Midwestern city, it offers a multi-perspective narrative that vividly portrays the underworld.

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