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kasperlovborg
Kasper Løvborg
rated 9

Late in the noir cycle, Fritz Lang shows tremendous genre affinity and cranks up the brutality to great effect. It's one of his best and most memorable films.

4 years ago

Cast & Crew

Fritz Lang
Director
Donald Kerr
As Cabby (uncredited)
John Merton
As Man (uncredited)
Glenn Ford
As Det. Sgt. Dave Bannion
John Doucette
As Mark Reiner (uncredited)
Harry Lauter
As Hank O'Connell (uncredited)
Michael Jeffers
As Retreat Patron (uncredited)
Lee Marvin
As Vince Stone

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The Big Heat is a classic crime thriller that follows the story of a dedicated and honest police detective, Dave Bannion, who is determined to solve the murder of a fellow officer, Tom Duncan. who was found dead in an apparent suicide. Bannion's investigation leads him to suspect that Duncan's death was not a suicide but a murder, and he uncovers a web of corruption and deceit that involves the police department and the city's crime syndicate. As Bannion digs deeper, he faces opposition from his superiors and the crime syndicate, who try to intimidate him and stop his investigation. Despite the danger, Bannion continues to pursue justice, even after his car is bombed and his wife is killed. With the help of Debby Marsh, a woman who was a mistress of one of the syndicate's leaders, Bannion uncovers a complex plot of corruption and murder. The Big Heat is a gripping thriller that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats as Bannion and Debby work to expose the truth and bring those responsible to justice. The film features powerful performances from Glenn Ford, Gloria Grahame, and Lee Marvin and is considered a classic of the film noir genre.

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The Big Heat was released in theaters on October 14, 1953.