The Asphalt Jungle on 35mm

Sunday, November 29, 2026 at 4:00 PM

Vidiots, Los Angeles

**Screenwriters**: Ben Maddow, John Huston from the novel by W.R. Burnett **Producer**: Arthur Hornblow Jr. John Huston practically invented the heist film with this expertly constructed crime classic with Marilyn Monroe in one of her first roles. A taut and satisfying thriller with equal measure paid to the characters as well as the crime, Huston paved the way for a new kind of crime cinema that’s still as entertaining and influential as ever. Recently released from prison, Dix Handley concocts a plan to steal $1 million in jewels. Dix gathers a team of small-time crooks, including a safecracker and a lawyer, and the heist is a success until a stray bullet kills one of the men. As they scramble to pick up the pieces after the theft, the men let their greed get the best of them while entangling themselves in webs of deceit, treachery and murder. Nominated for four Academy Awards, this classic crime caper is ready to steal you away, don’t miss it on our big screen on glorious celluloid! **Picks from the Video Store** Want more vintage heist films? You can take home dozens tonight from our vast collection! *Rififi, Gambit, The Ladykillers* **Accessibility Options**: Amplified Audio, please see the box office for devices.