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
as Mrs. Zakoyla (as Else Neft)
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1953
Runtime1h 22m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes25
DirectorMaxwell Shane
WritersIvan Tors, Maxwell Shane
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.3 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Glass Wall
About The Glass Wall
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.
Directed by Maxwell Shane, The Glass Wall leans on a strong ensemble — Vittorio Gassman, Gloria Grahame, Ann Robinson — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1953.
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