The Garment Jungle

Alan Mitchell returns to New York to work for his father Walter, the owner of a fashion house that designs and manufactures dresses. To stay non-union, Walter has hired Artie Ravidge, a hood who uses strong-arm tactics to keep the employees in line.

Cast

Lee J. Cobb

as Walter Mitchell

Kerwin Mathews

as Alan Mitchell

Gia Scala

as Theresa Renata

Richard Boone

as Artie Ravidge

Valerie French

as Lee Hackett

Robert Loggia

as Tulio Renata

Joseph Wiseman

as George Kovan

Harold J. Stone

as Tony

Adam Williams

as Ox

Wesley Addy

as Mr. Paul

Reviews

John Chard

Unity is powerful. The Garment Jungle is directed by Robert Aldrich and Vincent Sherman. The screenplay is adapted by Harry Kleiner from "Gangsters in the Dress Business" by Lester Velie. It stars Lee J. Cobb, Kerwin Matthews, Richard Boone, Robert Loggia, Gia Scala and Valerie French. Music is b...

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