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.

Directed by Vincent Sherman, Robert Aldrich, The Garment Jungle leans on a strong ensemble — Lee J. Cobb, Kerwin Mathews, Gia Scala — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1957.