The Big Heat (1953)
The Big Heat is a 1953 crime movie directed by Fritz Lang, with a running time of 1h 29m. It stars Glenn Ford, Gloria Grahame and Jocelyn Brando.
After the suspicious suicide of a fellow cop, tough homicide detective Dave Bannion takes the law into his own hands when he sets out to smash a vicious crime syndicate.
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What is The Big Heat about?
After the suspicious suicide of a fellow cop, tough homicide detective Dave Bannion takes the law into his own hands when he sets out to smash a vicious crime syndicate.
When was The Big Heat released?
The Big Heat was released on 14 October 1953.
How long is The Big Heat?
The Big Heat runs 1h 29m.
Who made The Big Heat?
The Big Heat was directed by Fritz Lang.
Where can I watch The Big Heat?
The Big Heat is available on YouTube Free, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch The Big Heat
Watch free with ads: YouTube Free
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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Cast
- Glenn Ford as Det. Sgt. Dave Bannion
- Gloria Grahame as Debby Marsh
- Jocelyn Brando as Katie Bannion
- Alexander Scourby as Mike Lagana
- Lee Marvin as Vince Stone
- Jeanette Nolan as Bertha Duncan
- Peter Whitney as Tierney
- Willis Bouchey as Lt. Ted Wilks
- Robert Burton as Det. Gus Burke
- Adam Williams as Larry Gordon
- Howard Wendell as Police Commissioner Higgins
- Chris Alcaide as George Rose
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