The Big Heat

The Big Heat

19531hr 29min
critics rating 94%94%
audience rating 90%90%

In a world where corruption runs rampant and loyalty is a rare commodity, Detective Dave Bannion finds himself at a crossroads after the mysterious death of a fellow officer. Fuelled by a desire for justice and armed with unyielding determination, Bannion embarks on a relentless quest to dismantle a ruthless crime syndicate that has its grip firmly wrapped around the city.

As he delves deeper into the dark underbelly of organized crime, Bannion discovers that the line between right and wrong blurs, leading him down a treacherous path where danger lurks at every corner. "The Big Heat" is a gripping tale of one man's unwavering crusade against corruption, filled with twists and turns that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end. Prepare to be immersed in a world where the only way out is to confront the darkness within, as Bannion navigates through a web of deceit and betrayal in his quest for truth.

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Cast

Celia Lovsky

Lagana's Mother in Portrait (uncredited)

Celia Lovsky

Adam Williams

Larry Gordon

Adam Williams

John Crawford

Al - Bannion's Brother-in-Law (uncredited)

John Crawford

Peter Whitney

Herbert Lytton

Martin (uncredited)

Herbert Lytton

Joseph Mell

Medical Examiner (uncredited)

Joseph Mell

Glenn Ford

Det. Sgt. Dave Bannion

Glenn Ford

Dorothy Green

Lucy Chapman

Dorothy Green

Ric Roman

Sidney Clute

Retreat Bartender (uncredited)

Sidney Clute

Michael Jeffers

Retreat Patron (uncredited)

Michael Jeffers

Carolyn Jones

John Close

Policeman (uncredited)

John Close

Lyle Latell

Moving Man (uncredited)

Lyle Latell

Douglas Evans

Councilman Gillen (uncredited)

Douglas Evans

Linda Bennett

Joyce Bannion (uncredited)

Linda Bennett

Phil Chambers

Hettrick (uncredited)

Phil Chambers

Ted Stanhope

Lagana's Butler (uncredited)

Ted Stanhope

Al Eben

Harry Shoenstein (uncredited)

Al Eben

Paul Maxey

George Fuller (uncredited)

Paul Maxey

Gloria Grahame

Debby Marsh

Gloria Grahame

Robert Stevenson

Bill Rutherford (uncredited)

Robert Stevenson

Fritz Ford

Sailor (uncredited)

Fritz Ford

Edith Evanson

Selma Parker

Edith Evanson

Jeanette Nolan

Bertha Duncan

Jeanette Nolan

Laura Mason

B-Girl (uncredited)

Laura Mason

Mike Mahoney

Dixon (uncredited)

Mike Mahoney

Lee Marvin

Vince Stone

Lee Marvin

William Murphy

Reds (uncredited)

William Murphy

John Doucette

Mark Reiner (uncredited)

John Doucette

Harry Lauter

Hank O'Connell (uncredited)

Harry Lauter

Willis Bouchey

Lt. Ted Wilks

Willis Bouchey

Jocelyn Brando

Katie Bannion

Jocelyn Brando

Patrick Miller

Intern (uncredited)

Patrick Miller

Byron Kane

Police Surgeon (uncredited)

Byron Kane

Donald Kerr

Cabby (uncredited)

Donald Kerr

Howard Wendell

Police Commissioner Higgins

Howard Wendell

Charles Cane

Police Guard Outside Lagana Home (uncredited)

Charles Cane

William Vedder

Janitor (uncredited)

William Vedder

John Merton

Man (uncredited)

John Merton

Michael Granger

Chris Alcaide

George Rose

Chris Alcaide

Phil Arnold

Retreat Waiter (uncredited)

Phil Arnold

Michael Ross

Segal (uncredited)

Michael Ross

Robert Burton

Det. Gus Burke

Robert Burton

Ezelle Poule

Mrs Tucker (uncredited)

Ezelle Poule

Alexander Scourby

Mike Lagana

Alexander Scourby

Dan Seymour

Mr. Atkins

Dan Seymour

Norma Randall

Jill (uncredited)

Norma Randall