The Glass Wall

The Glass Wall (1953)

THE 10-HOUR MANHUNT...that tore New York apart!

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.

Date of release
1953-03-19
TMDB
5.3 / 10 (25)
Runtime
1h 22m
Genres
Drama
Director
Maxwell Shane

Casting

Interesting facts

  • Awards: 1 · Nominations: 0. Including: Golden Leopard

The Glass Wall is a 1953 American drama film noir directed by Maxwell Shane and starring Vittorio Gassman and Gloria Grahame. The black-and-white film was produced and distributed by Columbia Pictures. The title refers to a design feature of the United Nations headquarters in New York City.

Background

The film was shot on location in New York City, including at the United Nations building (the "glass wall" of the title) on First Avenue at 42nd Street in Manhattan.

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