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The Glass Wall
THE 10-HOUR MANHUNT...that tore New York apart!
Genres
Drama
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
82 min
Release Date
1953-03-19
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
23
Vote Average
5.3
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
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)
Kathleen Freeman
Zelda - Fat Woman
Juney Ellis
Girl friend
Jack Teagarden
Musician
Shorty Rogers
Himself - Band Leader
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