Rent Gloria (1980)
3.5 of 5 from 100 ratings
1h 56min
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- Synopsis:
She's an ex-gun moll and showgirl suddenly forced to protect a kid whose parents have been rubbed out by the mob. Now the mob wants the kid dead too - but first they'll have to deal with Gloria. Director John Cassavetes, known for his unique approach to filmmaking, creates a powerful, tension-filled story. An accountant (Buck Henry) is in possession of a ledger which could put a number of mob bosses behind bars for a long time. Before he is killed, however, he manages to entrust the ledger and his son to a neighbour, Gloria (Gena Rowlands in an Oscar nominated performance, Best Actress, 1980), for protection. Gloria reluctantly takes the kid on the run while keeping the mob at bay, sometimes at gunpoint. Finally, tired of running, she decides to confront them head on! - Actors:
- Gena Rowlands, Buck Henry, Julie Carmen, Tony Knesich, Gregory Cleghorne, John Adames, Lupe Garnica, Jessica Castillo, Tom Noonan, Ronald Maccone, George Yudzevich, Gary Howard Klar, William E. Rice, Frank Belgiorno, J.C. Quinn
- Directors:
- John Cassavetes
- Producers:
- Sam Shaw
- Writers:
- John Cassavetes
- Aka:
- One Summer Night
- Studio:
- Sony
- Genres:
- Action & Adventure, Drama, Thrillers
- Collections:
- Getting to Know..., People of the Pictures, A Brief History of Venice Film Festival, Award Winners, Cinema Paradiso's 2024 Centenary Club: Part 2, Getting to Know: Tilda Swinton, Lions on the Lido, Remembering Gena Rowlands, Remembering: A Spring Special, The Film Highlights of 1980, A Brief History of Film..., The Instant Expert's Guide, The Instant Expert's Guide to Sidney Lumet, Top 10 Films By Year
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Reviews (4) of Gloria
Polished Cassavetes, Peak Rowlands - Gloria review by griggs
Gloria might throw you if you’re used to Cassavetes’ usual rough-and-ready style—this studio outing is suprisingly polished, almost slick by his standards. But once you adjust, there's a lot to admire.
Gena Rowlands is phenomenal, playing Gloria, fierce, multi-layered and strangely tender. It's a role that could've gone cartoonish, but she grounds it in something real. The plot—a woman protecting a kid from the mob—leans toward thriller territory, but there's Cassavete's usual warmth and melancholy just under the surface.
It's not Cassavetes' deepest work, but it's one of his most accessible, and Rowlands is, as ever, the beating heart of it.
3 out of 3 members found this review helpful.
John Adames - Gloria review by CW
Years ago I watched Gloria because I am a big Gena Rowlands fan. Seeing it again I was astonished by the young boy John Adames who played Phil. He turned in a mesmerising performance. The direction of him was perfect. His acting was as good as any of our top actors. He was heartbreakingly good. The reviews when the movie was released were horrid and cruel and totally wrong. The young boy was mocked and his performance was deemed terrible. How wrong they were. As a result, John Adames never acted again. He was perfect for the role and his acting was as good as it gets. What a loss that his career ended. I recommend watching this closely to absorb the power of his performance and how well he and Gena Rowlands worked together.
1 out of 1 members found this review helpful.
Unfair treatment of child star John Adames .. - Gloria review by KR1960
John Cassavetes may not have directed many full length movies but they always impress me , especially when Gena Rowlands is one of main cast as with Gloria
Equally impressive in Gloria is child actor John Adames , in my view
However , some of the reviews of his performance were so extremely negative that John Adames decided to retire from the acting profession
I think this is a real shame because great performances could have followed Gloria
When I think of fine actors who have a number of prize turkeys on their cv as well as celebrated gems - Bill Nighy and John Hurt spring to mind - I feel John Adames was unfairly treated
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