The Glass Wall
“THE 10-HOUR MANHUNT...that tore New York apart!”
Synopsis
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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The Glass Wall Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-03-20
Top Cast
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Vittorio Gassman
Peter Kuban
Gloria Grahame
Maggie Summers
Ann Robinson
Nancy
Douglas Spencer
Inspector Bailey
Robin Raymond
Tanya aka Bella Zakoyla
Jerry Paris
Tom
Elizabeth Slifer
Mrs. Hinckley - Landlady
Richard Reeves
Eddie Hinckley
Joe Turkel
Freddie Zakoyla (as Joseph Turkel)
Else Neft
Mrs. Zakoyla (as Else Neft)
Michael Fox
Inspector Toomey / Narrator
Nesdon Booth
Monroe, the Taxi Driver (as Ned Booth)
Kathleen Freeman
Zelda - Fat Woman
Juney Ellis
Girl friend
Jack Teagarden
Musician
Shorty Rogers
Himself - Band Leader
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 19, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Maxwell Shane
- Screenplay & Story
- Ivan Tors, Maxwell Shane
- Original Score
- Leith Stevens
- Original Title
- The Glass Wall
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Maxwell Shane
Ivan Tors, Maxwell Shane
Leith Stevens
Joseph F. Biroc
Stanley Frazen, Herbert L. Strock
Ivan Tors
Department Leadership Roster
Ivan Tors
Producer
Maxwell Shane
Director
Stanley Frazen
Editor
Joseph F. Biroc
Director of Photography
George Van Marter
Production Design
Herbert L. Strock
Editor
Ivan Tors
Screenplay
Maxwell Shane
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Glass Wall
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What is The Glass Wall about?
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.
Who directed The Glass Wall?
The Glass Wall was directed by Maxwell Shane.
Who stars in The Glass Wall?
The principal cast of The Glass Wall includes Vittorio Gassman, Gloria Grahame, Ann Robinson, Douglas Spencer, Robin Raymond.
When was The Glass Wall released and how long is it?
The Glass Wall was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for The Glass Wall?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Glass Wall was composed by Leith Stevens.