Gloria(1980)
She's tough… but she sides with the little guy. And she's out to beat the mob at their own game.
Gloria Synopsis
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.
Gloria (1980) is a crime, drama and thriller film directed by John Cassavetes, released on October 1, 1980 with a runtime of 2h 2m. It stars Gena Rowlands, Buck Henry, Julie Carmen and John Adames. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 274 ratings.
- Director:
- John Cassavetes
- Writers:
- John Cassavetes
- Producers:
- Sam Shaw
- Cinematographer:
- Fred Schuler
- Composer:
- Bill Conti
- Production:
- Columbia Pictures
- Revenue:
- $4,059,673
- Status:
- Released
Gloria (1980) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Gloria before you stream it.
Gloria Cast & Crew
Main cast
Gena Rowlands
as Gloria Swenson
Buck Henry
as Jack Dawn
Julie Carmen
as Jeri Dawn
- John Adames
John Adames
as Phil Dawn
- Tony Knesich
Tony Knesich
as 1st Man / Gangster
- Gregory Cleghorne
Gregory Cleghorne
as Kid in Elevator
- Lupe Garnica
Lupe Garnica
as Margarita Vargas
- Jessica Castillo
Jessica Castillo
as Joan Dawn
Tom Noonan
as 2nd Man / Gangster
Ronald Maccone
as 3rd Man / Gangster
- George Yudzevich
George Yudzevich
as Heavy Set Man
Gary Klar
as Irish Cop
Key crew
Directed by John Cassavetes, written by John Cassavetes, produced by Sam Shaw.
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Gloria Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 274 ratings.
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Gloria – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Gloria online?
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Gloria (1980) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Gloria?
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The main cast of Gloria (1980) includes Gena Rowlands, Buck Henry, Julie Carmen, John Adames and Tony Knesich. The film was directed by John Cassavetes. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Gloria released?
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Gloria was released on October 1, 1980 and runs for 2h 2m.
Is Gloria worth watching?
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Gloria (1980) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 274 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Gloria?
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Yes. The official Gloria trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.