The Big Heat
"A hard cop and a soft dame."
Originally released in 1953. The Big Heat is a crime/thriller film. directed by Fritz Lang. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Glenn Ford, Gloria Grahame, and Lee Marvin
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 14, 1953
72 years ago
Runtime
1h 29m
89 minutes total
User Rating
7.7/10
Great (536 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Glenn Ford
as Det. Sgt. Dave Bannion
Gloria Grahame
as Debby Marsh
Lee Marvin
as Vince Stone
Jeanette Nolan
as Bertha Duncan
Alexander Scourby
as Mike Lagana
Jocelyn Brando
as Katie Bannion
Peter Whitney
as Tierney
Willis Bouchey
as Lt. Ted Wilks
Robert Burton
as Det. Gus Burke
Adam Williams
as Larry Gordon
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
Who directed The Big Heat?
The Big Heat was directed by Fritz Lang.
How long is The Big Heat?
The Big Heat has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
When was The Big Heat released?
The Big Heat was released on October 14, 1953 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Big Heat?
The main cast of The Big Heat includes Glenn Ford, Gloria Grahame, Lee Marvin, Jeanette Nolan, Alexander Scourby.
Is The Big Heat worth watching?
The Big Heat has a user rating of 7.7/10 based on 536 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.