The Big Heat
“A hard cop and a soft dame.”
Synopsis
After the suspicious suicide of a fellow cop, tough homicide detective Dave Bannion takes the law into his own hands when he sets out to smash a vicious crime syndicate.
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The Big Heat (1953) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-01-27
Top Cast
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Glenn Ford
Det. Sgt. Dave Bannion
Gloria Grahame
Debby Marsh
Jocelyn Brando
Katie Bannion
Alexander Scourby
Mike Lagana
Lee Marvin
Vince Stone
Jeanette Nolan
Bertha Duncan
Peter Whitney
Tierney
Willis Bouchey
Lt. Ted Wilks
Robert Burton
Det. Gus Burke
Adam Williams
Larry Gordon
Howard Wendell
Police Commissioner Higgins
Chris Alcaide
George Rose
Michael Granger
Hugo
Dorothy Green
Lucy Chapman
Carolyn Jones
Doris
Ric Roman
Baldy
Dan Seymour
Mr. Atkins
Edith Evanson
Selma Parker
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 14, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 1, 2025
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fritz Lang
- Screenplay & Story
- Sydney Boehm
- Original Score
- Henry Vars, Arthur Morton
- Original Title
- The Big Heat
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fritz Lang
Sydney Boehm, William P. McGivern
Henry Vars, Arthur Morton
Charles Lang
Charles Nelson
Robert Arthur
Department Leadership Roster
Sydney Boehm
Screenplay
Robert Arthur
Producer
Fritz Lang
Director
Jean Louis
Costume Design
Charles Lang
Director of Photography
Henry Vars
Original Music Composer
Charles Nelson
Editor
Arthur Morton
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Big Heat
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Big Heat about?
After the suspicious suicide of a fellow cop, tough homicide detective Dave Bannion takes the law into his own hands when he sets out to smash a vicious crime syndicate.
Who directed The Big Heat?
The Big Heat was directed by Fritz Lang.
Who stars in The Big Heat?
The principal cast of The Big Heat includes Glenn Ford, Gloria Grahame, Jocelyn Brando, Alexander Scourby, Lee Marvin.
When was The Big Heat released and how long is it?
The Big Heat was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for The Big Heat?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Big Heat was composed by Henry Vars, Arthur Morton.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Big Heat?
The Big Heat holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).