Gloria (1980)

7.1PG117 minDirector: John Cassavetes

1980 film by John Cassavetes

Gloria is a 1980 American neo-noir crime thriller film written and directed by John Cassavetes. It tells the story of Gloria Swenson, gangster Tony Tanzini's former girlfriend who goes on the run with Phil Dawn, a young boy who is being hunted by the mob for information he may or may not have. It stars Gena Rowlands, Julie Carmen, Buck Henry and John Adames.

The film had its world premiere at the 37th Venice International Film Festival, winning the Golden Lion, the festival's top prize, in a tie with Atlantic City by Louis Malle.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

FAQ

What is Gloria about?
Gloria (1980) — When a young boy's family's killed by the mob, their tough neighbor, Gloria - a former girlfriend of a founder mobster, she becomes his reluctant guardian. In possession of a book which his father - the family's bookkeeper gave him, and the gangsters want, the pair go on the run
Is Gloria based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Gloria scary?
Content rating: PG. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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