Walter Matthau Movies: Gangster Story on DVD (1960)

Academy Award winning Hollywood icon Walter Matthau directs and stars in Gangster Story, one of his earliest films. In his directorial debut, Matthau brings a fresh perspective and a quirky sense of development to this rough-and-tumble Mafioso affair. Matthau stars as Jack Martin, a wanted criminal who sets up a huge heist and pulls it off beautifully – much to the chagrin of the local mob boss who wants a piece. Matthau, along with his leading lady the beautiful Carol Grace, must continually flee and fight for their lives. Gangster Story is a great opportunity to see a very young Matthau performing superbly.