Gloria
“She's tough… but she sides with the little guy. And she's out to beat the mob at their own game.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Gloria (1980) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-10-23
Top Cast
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Gena Rowlands
Gloria Swenson
Buck Henry
Jack Dawn
Julie Carmen
Jeri Dawn
John Adames
Phil Dawn
Tony Knesich
1st Man / Gangster
Gregory Cleghorne
Kid in Elevator
Lupe Garnica
Margarita Vargas
Jessica Castillo
Joan Dawn
Tom Noonan
2nd Man / Gangster
Ronald Maccone
3rd Man / Gangster
George Yudzevich
Heavy Set Man
Gary Klar
Irish Cop
William E. Rice
TV Newscaster
Frank Belgiorno
Riverside Drive Man #5
J.C. Quinn
Riverside Drive Man #4
Alex Stevens
Riverside Drive Man #7
Sonny Landham
Riverside Drive Man #8
Harry Madsen
Riverside Drive Man #6
Release History & Theatrical Window
Thessaloniki International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 1, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 25, 2006
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$4.1M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Cassavetes
- Screenplay & Story
- John Cassavetes
- Original Score
- Bill Conti
- Original Title
- Gloria
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Worldwide Gross
- $4.1M
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Cassavetes
John Cassavetes
Bill Conti
Fred Schuler, Peter Garbarini
George C. Villaseñor
Sam Shaw
Department Leadership Roster
John Cassavetes
Director
Sam Shaw
Producer
Bill Conti
Original Music Composer
Fred Schuler
Director of Photography
George C. Villaseñor
Editor
Peggy Farrell
Costume Design
Emanuel Ungaro
Costume Design
John Cassavetes
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gloria
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Gloria about?
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.
Who directed Gloria?
Gloria was directed by John Cassavetes.
Who stars in Gloria?
The principal cast of Gloria includes Gena Rowlands, Buck Henry, Julie Carmen, John Adames, Tony Knesich.
When was Gloria released and how long is it?
Gloria was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 2h 2m.
How much did Gloria make at the box office?
Gloria grossed $4.1M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Gloria?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Gloria was composed by Bill Conti.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Gloria?
Gloria holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).