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The Big Heat is a 1953 American film noir crime film directed by Fritz Lang starring Glenn Ford, Gloria Grahame, and Jocelyn Brando about a cop who takes on the crime syndicate that controls his city.
- $1.25 million (US)
- October 14, 1953 (New York City)
- Columbia Pictures
- Robert Arthur
The Big Heat: Directed by Fritz Lang. With Glenn Ford, Gloria Grahame, Jocelyn Brando, Alexander Scourby. Tough cop Dave Bannion takes on a politically powerful crime syndicate.
- (28K)
- Fritz Lang
- Passed
- Crime, Film-Noir, Thriller
Jun 28, 2020 · A classic crime thriller starring Glenn Ford, Gloria Grahame and Lee Marvin. The film was selected for the National Film Registry and received positive reviews from critics.
- 90 min
- 18.7K
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Jun 6, 2004 · A classic film noir directed by Fritz Lang, starring Glenn Ford as a straight-arrow cop who takes on the mob and faces the consequences. The film explores the ethical dilemmas and human costs of Bannion's heroism, and features a memorable performance by Gloria Grahame as Vince Stone's girl.
A police officer seems to have committed suicide, but Detective Dave Bannion (Glenn Ford) thinks there's more to the story. After talking to the man's mob-connected mistress, Bannion discovers far...
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- Glenn Ford
- Fritz Lang
- Crime, Drama
Film Details. Articles & Reviews. Quotes. Trivia. Notes. Brief Synopsis. A police detective whose wife was killed by the mob teams with a scarred gangster's moll to bring down a powerful gangster. Cast & Crew. Read More. Fritz Lang. Director. Glenn Ford. Dave Bannion. Gloria Grahame. Debby Marsh. Jocelyn Brando. Katie Bannion. Alexander Scourby.
A tough cop (Glenn Ford) investigates the death of a fellow officer and uncovers a corrupt crime syndicate in a city rife with treachery and violence. He faces threats, bombs, and betrayals as he pursues justice and vengeance for his wife's murder.