The Garment Jungle (1957) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained

Release, runtime and language

1957 · 88 mins · English

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Directed by

Vincent Sherman

Starring

Dick Crockett, Robert Loggia, Willis Bouchey, Lee J. Cobb, Adam Williams, Wesley Addy

Alan Mitchell returns to New York to work for his father Walter, who runs a fashion house that designs and manufactures dresses. To keep the business non‑union, Walter hires Artie Ravidge, a tough enforcer who uses strong‑arm tactics to keep workers in line. Mitchell soon finds himself caught between family loyalty and the ruthless methods used to maintain low costs.