DVD
The big heat
Call Number
- DVD DRAMA (CEN)
Edition
Full screen version.
Languages
In English or French, with optional English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, Korean or Thai subtitles; closed-captioned.
Performers
Glenn Ford, Gloria Grahame, Jocelyn Brando, Alexander Scourby, Lee Marvin, Jeanette Nolan.
Publication Information
Culver City, CA : Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment, [2001]
Physical Description
1 videodisc (ca. 89 min.) : sd., b&w ; 4 3/4 in.
Audience
Not rated.
Series
Summary
A police sergeant is ordered to stop his investigation of a corrupt cop's apparent suicide. Driven to unravel the mystery, he continues probing until an explosion that was meant for him kills his wife. He resigns from the force and soon learns that behind it all is a powerful criminal underworld led by a ruthless kingpin.
Notes
Title from container.
Based upon the Saturday evening post serial by William P. McGivern.
Originally produced as a motion picture in 1953.
Special features: vintage advertising ; theatrical trailers.