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Gloria
She’s tough… but she sides with the little guy. And she's out to beat the mob at their own game.
She’s tough… but she sides with the little guy. And she's out to beat...
Crime, Drama, Thriller - 1980
7.2
93%
68
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.
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Rated:
PG
Runtime:
123 min
Release date:
1 Oct 1980
Country:
US
Languages:
English, Spanish
Budget:
$0
Revenue:
$4,059,673
Awards:
Nominated for 1 Oscar. 4 wins & 5 nominations total

Top Critics Reviews

fresh:
Tough, sweet, and goofy.
– Roger Ebert,
Chicago Sun-Times,
1 Jan 2000
fresh:
More than any other recent film I can think of, Gloria is a movie that depends on the mood you're in when you see it.
– Vincent Canby,
New York Times,
30 Aug 2004
fresh:
It's clear from the opening montage that we're in the hands of a master.
– Geoff Andrew,
Time Out,
24 Jun 2006
fresh:
John Cassavetes clearly set out to make a commercial film, but, intransigent personality that he was, he turned in a slice of pure avant-garde.
– Dave Kehr,
Chicago Reader,
27 May 2008
fresh:
Gena Rowlands is excellent as the tired woman who decides to take her chances for the boy. The kid is a right blend of understanding and childish tantrums.
– Variety Staff,
Variety,
27 May 2008
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