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The Glass Wall
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The Glass Wall

1953-03-19 · 82 min · ★ 5.3

Drama

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.

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Directors
Maxwell Shane
Production companies
Columbia Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Vittorio GassmanVittorio GassmanPeter Kuban
Gloria GrahameGloria GrahameMaggie Summers
Ann RobinsonAnn RobinsonNancy
Douglas SpencerDouglas SpencerInspector Bailey
Robin RaymondRobin RaymondTanya aka Bella Zakoyla
Jerry ParisJerry ParisTom
Elizabeth SliferElizabeth SliferMrs. Hinckley - Landlady
Richard ReevesRichard ReevesEddie Hinckley
Joe TurkelJoe TurkelFreddie Zakoyla (as Joseph Turkel)
Else NeftMrs. Zakoyla (as Else Neft)
Michael FoxMichael FoxInspector Toomey / Narrator
Nesdon BoothNesdon BoothMonroe, the Taxi Driver (as Ned Booth)
Kathleen FreemanKathleen FreemanZelda - Fat Woman
Juney EllisGirl friend
Jack TeagardenMusician
Shorty RogersHimself - Band Leader

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