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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.
A tough cop (Glenn Ford) investigates a gang that controls the police force and faces corruption, violence and betrayal. The Big Heat is a 1953 film directed by Fritz Lang and starring Gloria Grahame, Jocelyn Brando and Lee Marvin.
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- Crime, Film-Noir, Thriller
- Fritz Lang
- 1953-11-16
Jun 28, 2020 · A classic crime thriller starring Glenn Ford as a tough cop and Gloria Grahame as a gangster's moll. The film was selected for the National Film Registry and received positive reviews from critics.
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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
Police Sergeant Bannion (Glenn Ford) is investigating the apparent suicide of a corrupt cop, then is suddenly ordered to stop and The Big Heat is on. Driven to unravel the mystery, Bannion continues probing until an explosion meant for him, kills his wife.
The Big Heat, American crime film, released in 1953, that was called the “definitive film noir” by critic Pauline Kael. It is also regarded as one of the highlights of director Fritz Lang’s career. Homicide detective Dave Bannion (played by Glenn Ford) is investigating the suicide of a fellow.
