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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) goes after a corrupt gangster (Alexander Scourby) who killed his wife and framed him for murder. The film features a scalded face scene, a spurned girlfriend (Gloria Grahame), and a young Lee Marvin.
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...
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.
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.
Synopsis. After the suicide of detective Sgt. Tom Duncan, his wife Bertha takes his detailed notes on racketeer Mike Lagana's organization, then demands money and protection from the mob boss to keep the notes secret. Lagana places the Duncan situation with his right-hand man, Vince Stone.
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.
