The Big Heat

A hard cop and a soft dame.

19531h 29m7.7(576 votes)

CrimeThriller

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.

The Big Heat (1953) is a crime and thriller film directed by Fritz Lang. It stars Glenn Ford, Gloria Grahame, and Jocelyn Brando. The film runs for 1 hour 29 minutes. Audiences have made it strongly rated, with an average score of 7.7 out of 10 from 576 votes.

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Director

Fritz Lang

Cast

Glenn Ford

Det. Sgt. Dave Bannion

Gloria Grahame

Debby Marsh

Jocelyn Brando

Katie Bannion

Alexander Scourby

Mike Lagana

Lee Marvin

Vince Stone

Jeanette Nolan

Bertha Duncan

Peter Whitney

Tierney

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Is The Big Heat Worth Watching?

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Big Heat

Where can I watch The Big Heat?

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Who stars in The Big Heat?

The Big Heat stars Glenn Ford, Gloria Grahame, Jocelyn Brando, and Alexander Scourby, and was directed by Fritz Lang.

How long is The Big Heat?

The Big Heat has a runtime of 1 hour 29 minutes.

When did The Big Heat come out?

The Big Heat was released in 1953.

What genre is The Big Heat?

The Big Heat is a crime and thriller film.

Is The Big Heat worth watching?

The Big Heat holds an average audience score of 7.7 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.