The Glass Wall (1953)

03/19/1953 (US) • 1h 22m

Drama

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

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

Vittorio Gassman

Peter Kuban

Gloria Grahame

Maggie Summers

Douglas Spencer

Inspector Bailey

Robin Raymond

Tanya aka Bella Zakoyla

Elizabeth Slifer

Mrs. Hinckley - Landlady

Richard Reeves

Eddie Hinckley

Joe Turkel

Freddie Zakoyla (as Joseph Turkel)


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

immigrant

immigration

world war ii

film noir

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