Gloria |  | Director: John Cassavetes
Actors: Julie Carmen, Gena Rowlands, John Adames, Tony Knesich, Gregory Cleghorne
Studio: Sony Pictures
Category: DVD
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Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled)
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Region: 99
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 121 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: COLD08569D
ISBN: 0767889142
UPC: 043396085695
EAN: 9780767889148
Theatrical Release Date: 1980
Release Date: February 25, 2003
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Studio: Sony Pictures Home Ent Release Date: 05/27/2008 Run time: 121 minutes Rating: Pg
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Even a genre film looks different in the hands of writer-director John Cassavetes. In this one, he casts a wonderfully hard-boiled Gena Rowlands as the title character: a former Mob moll who picked up a few tricks along the way. She becomes the unexpected guardian of a young boy (John Adames) who has just seen his parents wiped out. Worse, the Mob is after him as well, seeking a book he has--and the overdue fine is a killer. Though Cassavetes lets his actors have a little too much rein, it pays off in the complex--and surprisingly funny--performance by Rowlands as an unlikely nanny who discovers that, though she is an unwilling bodyguard, she actually learns to care for the tough little guy she's trying to keep out of harm's way. --Marshall Fine
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 GLORIA (1980) September 22, 2009
Ra Houston (West Hills, CA USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The gifted Gena Rowlands garnered an Oscar Nomination for her magnificent portrayal of the world-weary, street-wise Gloria Swenson. I love this movie, I love strong, powerful women, and I love Gena Rowlands, who is one of my favorite actresses. As a matter of fact, this is the film that introduced this amazing talent to me all those years ago. As a lifelong fan, I've watched every film that she has appeared in since viewing the film "Gloria" and I often revisit "Gloria" as well. It's a totally engaging story, and one cannot help rooting for Gloria and Young Phil to survive and triumph over it all.
Directed by the late, great John Cassavetes (1929-1989)"Gloria" is the tale of an embittered, one-time gangster's girlfriend who is not necessarily looking for absolution as much as she is seeking peace of mind. However, when fate intervenes, Gloria has to choose between self-preservation or protecting the young life that has been entrusted to her. Filmed in and around New York City in the late 1970's this film is infused with a gritty realism that is often lacking in films of this genre. The acting is top notch, and Gena Rowlands chews the scenery with her fiery, tough as nails performance. John Adames is simply adorable as the young victim, and he manages to hold his own with the great Gena Rowlands. I would highly recommend this film to anyone who is a fan of director John Cassavetes, actress Gena Rowlands, or gangster films in general.
An interesting tidbit for you horror movie fans: The beautiful and talented Julie Carmen, (Regine Dandridge of Fright Night Part II) appears in a brief cameo role as Phil's mother. Great Movie, a truly great movie.
If the Mob were ever after me, I would definitely want Gloria to protect me!
SONY PICTURES PRESENTS:
A JOHN CASSAVETES FILM
"GLORIA" (1980)
STARRING: GENA ROWLANDS, BUCK HENRY, JOHN ADAMES, TOM NOONAN, AND JULIE CARMEN AS JERI DAWN.
DIRECTED BY: JOHN CASSAVETES
RUNNING TIME: 121 MINUTES
RATING: PG (PARENTAL ADVISORY)
GRADE: A+
one tough gal September 3, 2009
P. Davidow (Bucks County, PA)
Gloria. What can be said about a beautiful, tough talking, fearless in her actions, blond- and exceptional actress (Gena). Nothing except watch her strut her stuff (and pull that trigger!) I hadn't seen this movie since it originally came out in theaters many years ago. I knew she had left a strong imprint on my psyche but I didn't remember exactly why until I saw the movie again. What can I say? I absolutely love Gena Rowlands.
I have one argument with the folks who promote this film. The star here is Gena and NOT Julie Carmen (minor role in the picture.) Get with it people (or I'll tell Gloria and you don't want her angry with you!)
Classic "on the run" film May 23, 2009
Katie Taylor (San Francisco, CA USA)
Gena Rowlands, perfectly cast as Gloria, reluctantly takes a rather bratty little boy, marked for death, under her gangster moll wing as they flee from hitmen. Eventually, they grow on each other, just as this gritty and quirky film grows on the viewer. "Gloria" tells a classic, and dare I say, heartwarming love story of an unlikely duo, but never becomes treacly or sentimental.
WONDERFUL MOVIE March 20, 2009
Pam Parker (Missouri)
This is one of my all-time favorite movies. The remake with Sharon Stone has nothing on this one. The little boy was so cute. I thought they should have won Academy Awards!!!
He's just a neighbor's kid March 6, 2009
R. Kyle (USA)
"I don't like kids and I hate yours." Gloria Swenson (Gena Rowlands) tells her neighbor when they ask her to help. But when they tell her they're in trouble with the mob, she takes their six year old son Phil (John Adames) and hides him.
Then, the parents are killed and the Gloria has to get herself and the kid out of there. It's not as easy as it looks, particularly for a woman who clearly doesn't have a maternal bone in her body. And Phil doesn't understand what's happened.
"It's all a bad dream," she tries to tell him, but pretty quickly, the reality gets even worse. The mob is after Gloria, who they know.
Odd pairing films are always fascinating, but this tough ex mob girl, who only wants to live out her life in peace, and young Puerto Rican kid together keep you riveted to the screen. Phil's understandably angry and Gloria doesn't know how to deal with him.
Gena Rowlands is an amazingly gifted actress and John Adames, who is only in this one film, does a great job, too. One warning, you start watching you will want to be sure you are not interrupted. And you might just want to share the film with friends as well.
Rebecca Kyle, March 2009
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