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Gloria
When a young boy's family is killed by the mob, their tough neighbor Gloria becomes his reluctant guardian. In possession of a book that the gangsters want, the pair go on the run in New York.
1980 · Directed by John Cassavetes · 122 min · Crime · Drama · Thriller · 17 frames
Tagline
She's tough… but she sides with the little guy. And she's out to beat the mob at their own game.
Crew
- Written by: John Cassavetes
- Cinematography: Fred Schuler
- Edited by: George C. Villaseñor
- Music: Bill Conti
- Produced by: Sam Shaw
Cast
- Gena Rowlands as Gloria Swenson
- Buck Henry as Jack Dawn
- Julie Carmen as Jeri Dawn
- John Adames as Phil Dawn
- Tony Knesich as 1st Man / Gangster
- Gregory Cleghorne as Kid in Elevator
- Lupe Garnica as Margarita Vargas
- Jessica Castillo as Joan Dawn
- Tom Noonan as 2nd Man / Gangster
- Ronald Maccone as 3rd Man / Gangster
Production
- Country: United States of America
- Language: English, Spanish
- Studios: Columbia Pictures
- Box office: $4,059,673
- Themes: new york city, gangster, mobster, neighbor, remade
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