The Big Heat
Movie
1953
1 HOUR 30 MINS
Crime drama
A gun moll helps a detective find the gangsters who killed his wife and take on a politically powerful crime syndicate.
Cast & Crew
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
Willis Bouchey Lt. Ted Wilks
Robert Burton Det. Gus Burke
Adam Williams Larry Gordon
Howard Wendell Police Commissioner Higgins
Chris Alcaide George Rose
Michael Granger Hugo (police clerk)
Dorothy Green Lucy Chapman
Carolyn Jones Doris
Fritz Lang Director
William P. McGivern Writer
Robert Arthur Producer
Daniele Amfitheatrof Original Music
Arthur Morton Original Music
Charles Lang Cinematography
Charles Nelson Film Editing
Robert Peterson Art Direction
William Kiernan Set Decoration
Jean Louis Costume Design
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Upcoming TV Airings
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Thursday, May 7
When his wife is killed in a car bombing, a police sergeant quits the force to pursue his own case.
Thursday, May 14
When his wife is killed in a car bombing, a police sergeant quits the force to pursue his own case.
Sunday, May 17
When his wife is killed in a car bombing, a police sergeant quits the force to pursue his own case.
Thursday, May 21
When his wife is killed in a car bombing, a police sergeant quits the force to pursue his own case.
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