The Glass Wall(1953)
THE 10-HOUR MANHUNT...that tore New York apart!
The Glass Wall Synopsis
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.
The Glass Wall (1953) is a drama film directed by Maxwell Shane, released on March 19, 1953 with a runtime of 1h 22m. It stars Vittorio Gassman, Gloria Grahame, Ann Robinson and Douglas Spencer. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 25 ratings.
- Director:
- Maxwell Shane
- Writers:
- Ivan Tors, Maxwell Shane
- Producers:
- Ivan Tors
- Cinematographer:
- Joseph F. Biroc
- Production:
- Columbia Pictures
- Status:
- Released
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The Glass Wall Cast & Crew
Main cast
Vittorio Gassman
as Peter Kuban
Gloria Grahame
as Maggie Summers
Ann Robinson
as Nancy
Douglas Spencer
as Inspector Bailey
Robin Raymond
as Tanya aka Bella Zakoyla
Jerry Paris
as Tom
Elizabeth Slifer
as Mrs. Hinckley - Landlady
Richard Reeves
as Eddie Hinckley
Joe Turkel
as Freddie Zakoyla (as Joseph Turkel)
- Else Neft
Else Neft
as Mrs. Zakoyla (as Else Neft)
Michael Fox
as Inspector Toomey / Narrator
Nesdon Booth
as Monroe, the Taxi Driver (as Ned Booth)
Key crew
Directed by Maxwell Shane, written by Ivan Tors and Maxwell Shane, produced by Ivan Tors.
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The Glass Wall Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 25 ratings.
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The Glass Wall – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Glass Wall?
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The main cast of The Glass Wall (1953) includes Vittorio Gassman, Gloria Grahame, Ann Robinson, Douglas Spencer and Robin Raymond. The film was directed by Maxwell Shane. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Glass Wall released?
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The Glass Wall was released on March 19, 1953 and runs for 1h 22m.
Is The Glass Wall worth watching?
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The Glass Wall (1953) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 25 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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