Movie

The Glass Wall

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

★ 5.3(25)19531h 22m

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Good to know

Director: Maxwell Shane
Release date: 1953-03-19
Runtime: 1h 22m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Columbia Pictures

The Glass Wall — trailer

About The Glass Wall

The Glass Wall is a 1953 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Maxwell Shane, starring Vittorio Gassman, Gloria Grahame and Ann Robinson. It has a runtime of 1 hour 22 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.3/10 from 25 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Glass Wall in Russia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Vittorio Gassman

Peter Kuban

Gloria Grahame

Maggie Summers

Ann Robinson

Nancy

Douglas Spencer

Inspector Bailey

Robin Raymond

Tanya aka Bella Zakoyla

Jerry Paris

Tom

Elizabeth Slifer

Mrs. Hinckley - Landlady

Richard Reeves

Eddie Hinckley

Joe Turkel

Freddie Zakoyla (as Joseph Turkel)

Else Neft

Mrs. Zakoyla (as Else Neft)

Michael Fox

Inspector Toomey / Narrator

Nesdon Booth

Monroe, the Taxi Driver (as Ned Booth)

Themes & keywords

immigrantimmigrationworld war iifilm noir

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Glass Wall in Russia?+

The Glass Wall is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Russia. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Glass Wall on Netflix?+

The Glass Wall is not on Netflix in Russia right now.

How long is The Glass Wall?+

The Glass Wall has a runtime of 1 hour 22 minutes (82 minutes).

Who stars in The Glass Wall?+

The Glass Wall stars Vittorio Gassman, Gloria Grahame, Ann Robinson, Douglas Spencer and Robin Raymond.

When did The Glass Wall come out?+

The Glass Wall is a 1953 movie directed by Maxwell Shane.

What genre is The Glass Wall?+

The Glass Wall is Drama film.

Who directed The Glass Wall?+

The Glass Wall was directed by Maxwell Shane.