An unscrupulous police detective takes on a crime syndicate with powerful political ties.
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- VarunJanuary 4, 2025I was digging the movie 3/4ths of the way but the last portion fell flat to me. I liked that the movie was flushed with a sinister overbearing of corruption that the hero needs to wade through, it’s an uphill struggle and Detective Bannion’s steadfast and smug character is entertaining. Even though it’s understandable why his character changes later on, his broodiness gets a bit boring to watch. The ending is completely disappointing, it’s way too easily resolved, they don’t even show a scene with the main villain who also comes off as stupid for not protecting his biggest loose end. Their fates are just shown in one newspaper clipping. Would’ve been a great noir if the landing stuck, but it’s an alright movie.
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The Big Heat was released on November 16, 1953.
The Big Heat was directed by Fritz Lang.
The Big Heat has a runtime of 89m.
The Big Heat was produced by Robert Arthur.
An unscrupulous police detective takes on a crime syndicate with powerful political ties.
The key characters in The Big Heat are Det. Sgt. Dave Bannion (Glenn Ford), Debby Marsh (Gloria Grahame), Katie Bannion (Jocelyn Brando).
The Big Heat is rated Passed.
The Big Heat is a Crime, Thriller, Drama film.
The Big Heat has an audience rating of 9 out of 10.
The Big Heat has made $6,324 at the box office.