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Gloria

Gloria

She's tough… but she sides with the little guy. And she's out to beat the mob at their own game.

19806.92h 1m

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.

Directed by John Cassavetes
Written by John Cassavetes
Produced by Sam Shaw
Box Office0Revenue: $4.1M

Top Cast

Gena Rowlands

Gena Rowlands

Gloria Swenson

Buck Henry

Buck Henry

Jack Dawn

Julie Carmen

Julie Carmen

Jeri Dawn

J

John Adames

Phil Dawn

T

Tony Knesich

1st Man / Gangster

G

Gregory Cleghorne

Kid in Elevator

L

Lupe Garnica

Margarita Vargas

J

Jessica Castillo

Joan Dawn

Tom Noonan

Tom Noonan

2nd Man / Gangster

Ronald Maccone

Ronald Maccone

3rd Man / Gangster

Themes & Keywords

new york citygangstermobsterneighbor

About Gloria

Gloria is a crime, drama, thriller film released in 1980 exploring themes of new york city, gangster, mobster, neighbor. Directed by John Cassavetes, it stars Gena Rowlands, Buck Henry, Julie Carmen. 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.

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