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Gloria 1980

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

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What is Gloria?

Gloria is a 1980 American neo-noir crime thriller film written and directed by John Cassavetes. The story follows Gloria Swenson, a gangster's former girlfriend and tough neighbor who becomes the reluctant guardian of a young boy named Phil Dawn after his family is killed by the mob.

Type
Film
Year
1980
Status
Released
Runtime
122 minutes
Release date
Oct 1, 1980
Studios
Columbia Pictures
Genres
Crime, Drama, Thriller
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84 /100 Solid Watch
⚡ Pacing & Momentum8.6/10
🧠 Narrative Depth8.9/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential7.7/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
🎯 Feature Film #Crime #Drama #Thriller

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Gloria is a 1980 American neo-noir crime thriller film written and directed by John Cassavetes. The story follows Gloria Swenson, a gangster's former girlfriend and tough neighbor who becomes the reluctant guardian of a young boy named Phil Dawn after his family is killed by the mob.

Possessing a book that the gangsters want, the pair go on the run together in New York. The film runs for 2 hours and 2 minutes and falls under the crime, drama, and thriller genres.

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“A tough neighbor becomes the reluctant guardian of a young boy on the run from the mob.”

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  • Written and directed by John Cassavetes
  • Features a tense plot involving a mob pursuit in New York
  • Centers on a compelling relationship between a tough neighbor and a young boy
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  • The young boy's family is killed by the mob in a violent premise

Watch it if you enjoy American neo-noir crime thriller films about a pair on the run from gangsters.

It is a crime, drama, and thriller film with a runtime of 2 hours and 2 minutes.

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Streaming availability can be checked on the Movie Database platform under the watch now section.

Is Gloria (1980) worth watching?

It is an American neo-noir crime thriller written and directed by John Cassavetes involving a mob pursuit in New York.

What is the runtime of Gloria (1980)?

The film has a runtime of 2 hours and 2 minutes.

Are there essential episodes to watch?

Gloria (1980) is a feature film rather than a television series with episodes.

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