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The Big Heat
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The Big Heat

1953 · 89 min Crime Thriller
7.7 / 10 · TMDB

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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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

A genre thriller made with intelligence. The director understands the difference between suspense and shock — and chooses the former.

Worth watching for the atmosphere and structure. The finale may not please everyone — but the road there is worth the time.

For those who like films that keep them in a state of uncertainty until the end.

Director: Fritz Lang

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Late at night when you can give yourself fully to the film. Not as background — fully present.

🎭 Cast

Glenn Ford

Glenn Ford

Det. Sgt. Dave Bannion

Gloria Grahame

Gloria Grahame

Debby Marsh

Lee Marvin

Lee Marvin

Vince Stone

Jeanette Nolan

Jeanette Nolan

Bertha Duncan

Alexander Scourby

Alexander Scourby

Mike Lagana

Jocelyn Brando

Jocelyn Brando

Katie Bannion

Peter Whitney

Peter Whitney

Tierney

Willis Bouchey

Willis Bouchey

Lt. Ted Wilks

Robert Burton

Robert Burton

Det. Gus Burke

Adam Williams

Adam Williams

Larry Gordon

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