CRIME . 1959 . 1h 5m . 5.0/10

Gangster Story_

"Filmed where it actually happened... The true story of Jack Martin"

Gangster and cop killer Jack Martin is on the run from the law, and hides out in a small town. Low on funds, he engineers a clever bank robbery that yields him a big bundle. Now he has not only the cops and the FBI after him, but also the local crime boss, who's outraged that an outsider can pull off a heist like that in his territory and not cut him in on it.

Starring Walter Matthau, Carol Grace, Bruce MacFarlane
5.0/10
Rating
1h 5m
Runtime
1959
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Filmed where it actually happened... The true story of Jack Martin

Gangster and cop killer Jack Martin is on the run from the law, and hides out in a small town. Low on funds, he engineers a clever bank robbery that yields him a big bundle. Now he has not only the cops and the FBI after him, but also the local crime boss, who's outraged that an outsider can pull off a heist like that in his territory and not cut him in on it.

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Cast
Walter Matthau stars as Jack Martin in Gangster Story.
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Year context
Gangster Story was released 67 years ago in 1959.
Overview
Gangster and cop killer Jack Martin is on the run from the law, and hides out in a small town. Low on funds, he engineers a clever bank robbery that yields h...
Gangster Story is a Crime, Drama film with a runtime of 1h 5m.

CAST (10)

Walter Matthau
Walter Matthau
Jack Martin
CG
Carol Grace
Carol Logan
BM
Bruce MacFarlane
Earl J. Dawson
Garry Walberg
Garry Walberg
Adolph
RB
Raikin Ben-Ari
"Plumber"
DL
David Leonard
W. Palmer
JA
John Albright
Henchman
Clegg Hoyt
Clegg Hoyt
Caretaker at Country Club
Leonard Bremen
Leonard Bremen
FBI Agent (uncredited)
Vic Tayback
Vic Tayback
Norm (uncredited)

BOX OFFICE

$75K
Budget

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
65 min (1h 5m)
Country
Rating
5.0/10 (10 votes)
Budget
$75,000

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Gangster Story about?
Gangster and cop killer Jack Martin is on the run from the law, and hides out in a small town. Low on funds, he engineers a clever bank robbery that yields him a big bundle. Now he has not only the cops and the FBI after him, but also the local crime boss, who's outraged that an outsider can pull off a heist like that in his territory and not cut him in on it.
How long is Gangster Story?
Gangster Story has a runtime of 65 minutes (1h 5m).
Who stars in Gangster Story?
The cast of Gangster Story includes Walter Matthau, Carol Grace, Bruce MacFarlane, Garry Walberg, Raikin Ben-Ari.
What is the rating of Gangster Story?
Gangster Story has a rating of 5.0 out of 10 based on 10 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (2)

Crime Drama
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