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The Glass Wall
The Glass Wall
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The Glass Wall

1953
1h 22m
Drama

Status

Released

Release

1953

Runtime

1h 22m

Storyline

"THE 10-HOUR MANHUNT...that tore New York apart!"

Peter Kuban, a Hungarian refugee, is about to be deported after jumping ship in New York harbor. He needs to find an ex-G.I. named Tom whom he helped during the war, as Tom can prove Peter's right to legal entry into the United States. If he can't find Tom within 24 hours and prove his case, he will be branded a fugitive and will be permanently disqualified for U.S. citizenship.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 22m
Mar 19, 1953
Languages
English
Director
Maxwell Shane
Production
Columbia Pictures
Columbia Pictures
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

16 Cast Members

Vittorio Gassman

Vittorio Gassman

Peter Kuban

Gloria Grahame

Gloria Grahame

Maggie Summers

Ann Robinson

Ann Robinson

Nancy

Douglas Spencer

Douglas Spencer

Inspector Bailey

Robin Raymond

Robin Raymond

Tanya aka Bella Zakoyla

Jerry Paris

Jerry Paris

Tom

Elizabeth Slifer

Elizabeth Slifer

Mrs. Hinckley - Landlady

Richard Reeves

Richard Reeves

Eddie Hinckley

Joe Turkel

Joe Turkel

Freddie Zakoyla (as Joseph Turkel)

Else Neft

Mrs. Zakoyla (as Else Neft)

Michael Fox

Michael Fox

Inspector Toomey / Narrator

Nesdon Booth

Nesdon Booth

Monroe, the Taxi Driver (as Ned Booth)

Kathleen Freeman

Kathleen Freeman

Zelda - Fat Woman

Juney Ellis

Girl friend

Jack Teagarden

Musician

Shorty Rogers

Himself - Band Leader

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