Top billed cast

1. 

   Glenn Ford

   Det. Sgt. Dave Bannion

2. 

   Gloria Grahame

   Debby Marsh

3. 

   Jocelyn Brando

   Katie Bannion

4. 

   Alexander Scourby

   Mike Lagana

5. 

   Lee Marvin

   Vince Stone

6. 

   Jeanette Nolan

   Bertha Duncan

7. 

   Peter Whitney

   Tierney

8. 

   Willis Bouchey

   Lt. Ted Wilks

9. 

   Robert Burton

   Det. Gus Burke

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Reviews

A review by griggs79

Written by griggs79 on 2024-12-02

_The Big Heat_ is a blistering slice of film noir; its shocking violence—especially the infamous coffee-throwing scene—still jolts in its cruelty, surpassing most of its contemporaries. Fritz Lang crafts a relentlessly dark narrative of corruption and vengeance, with Gloria Grahame and Lee Marvin delivering performances that are nothing short of magnetic. Their talent is sure to leave you appreciative and in awe. However, Glenn Ford's portrayal of Bannion feels disappointingly one-note, his stiffness paling against Marvin's menacing energy. A near-masterpiece, held back by its lead.

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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$0.00

Revenue
$0.00

Keywords

• suicide
• police
• gangster
• homicide
• car bomb
• cop
• revenge
• film noir
• death
• wrecking yard
• patrol car
• crime syndicate
• mob