The Big Heat

Where to Watch The Big Heat (1953) (Legally)

A hard cop and a soft dame.
Oct 14, 1953 US 89 min
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What to expect (spoiler-free)

If you’re considering “ (1953), this quick guide summarizes the essentials.

Genre-wise, it leans into Crime, Thriller, with a runtime around 89 minutes.

Cast highlights include Glenn Ford, Gloria Grahame, Jocelyn Brando, Alexander Scourby.

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Topics & keywords

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

Official trailer

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Plot

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.

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Main cast

Glenn Ford
as Det. Sgt. Dave Bannion
Gloria Grahame
as Debby Marsh
Jocelyn Brando
as Katie Bannion
Alexander Scourby
as Mike Lagana
Lee Marvin
as Vince Stone
Jeanette Nolan
as Bertha Duncan
Peter Whitney
as Tierney
Willis Bouchey
as Lt. Ted Wilks
Robert Burton
as Det. Gus Burke
Adam Williams
as Larry Gordon