Gloria (1980)

She's tough… but she sides with the little guy. And she's out to beat the mob at their own game.

Movie · Crime, Drama, Thriller · 2h 2m · Rated 6.9/10 on TMDB · Released October 1, 1980

Overview

When a young boy's family is killed by the mob, their tough neighbor Gloria becomes his reluctant guardian. In possession of a book that the gangsters want, the pair go on the run in New York.

Directed by John Cassavetes

Cast

• Gena Rowlands as Gloria Swenson
• Buck Henry as Jack Dawn
• Julie Carmen as Jeri Dawn
• John Adames as Phil Dawn
• Tony Knesich as 1st Man / Gangster
• Gregory Cleghorne as Kid in Elevator
• Lupe Garnica as Margarita Vargas
• Jessica Castillo as Joan Dawn
• Tom Noonan as 2nd Man / Gangster
• Ronald Maccone as 3rd Man / Gangster
• George Yudzevich as Heavy Set Man
• Gary Klar as Irish Cop

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