The Big Heat
The Frida Cinema's seating is first-come, first-serve. For our Midnight Screenings, please plan on arriving by 11:30pm to ensure ample time for parking, picking up concessions, and securing optimal seats. Screening will begin promptly at midnight.
Director: Fritz Lang Run Time: 89 min. Release Year: 1953
Starring: Alexander Scourby, Glenn Ford, Gloria Grahame, Jeanette Nolan, Lee Marvin
Third in line for our November Noir series, celebrating 100 years of Columbia Pictures, is The Big Heat.
Directed by Fritz Lang, The Big Heat is a quintessential film noir that has garnered significant acclaim since its release in 1953. Known for its gritty portrayal of crime and corruption, the film follows detective Dave Bannion, played by Glenn Ford, as he navigates a web of deceit and violence after the murder of his wife. Its exploration of moral ambiguity and revenge resonates deeply within the film noir genre and continues its influence long after its release.