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The Big Heat (1953)
โถ Trailer, images & where to streamOverview
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.
Cast
Glenn Fordas Det. Sgt. Dave Bannion
Gloria Grahameas Debby Marsh
Lee Marvinas Vince Stone
Jeanette Nolanas Bertha Duncan
Alexander Scourbyas Mike Lagana
Jocelyn Brandoas Katie Bannion
Peter Whitneyas Tierney
Willis Boucheyas Lt. Ted Wilks
Robert Burtonas Det. Gus Burke
Adam Williamsas Larry Gordon
Carolyn Jonesas Doris
Howard Wendellas Police Commissioner Higgins
Chris Alcaideas George Rose
Michael Grangeras Hugo
Facts
| Release date | October 14, 1953 |
| Runtime | 89 min (1h 29m) โ shorter as the 1953 average of 103 min |
| Genres | Thriller, Crime |
| Language | EN |
| IMDb | tt0045555 |
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Questions
How long is The Big Heat?
The Big Heat runs 89 minutes (1h 29m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is The Big Heat worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.7/10 across 577 votes, which places it #6 of 16 films released in 1953 in this index (top 69%) and #128 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed The Big Heat?
The Big Heat was directed by Fritz Lang. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Metropolis (1927), M (1931).
Who stars in The Big Heat?
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.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Big Heat?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/30298.