Gloria(1980)
“She's tough… but she sides with the little guy. And she's out to beat the mob at their own game.”
Overview
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.
Director
John Cassavetes
Studio
Columbia Pictures
Revenue
$4M
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
George Yudzevich
as Heavy Set Man
Gary Klar
as Irish Cop
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1980
Runtime
2h 2m
Language
English
Rating
6.9 / 10
Box Office
$4M
Production Companies
Columbia Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Gloria?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Gloria (1980).
What is Gloria about?▼
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.
Who directed Gloria?▼
Gloria was directed by John Cassavetes and released in 1980. It is a crime, drama, thriller film.
How long is Gloria?▼
Gloria has a runtime of 2 hours and 2 minutes (122 minutes total).
Who stars in Gloria?▼
The cast of Gloria includes 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 and more.
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