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The Glass Wall

19531h 22mMaxwell Shane
IMDb 6.8

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"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.

Drama
ImmigrantImmigrationWorld War IiFilm Noir

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What is The Glass Wall (1953) about?

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.

Who stars in The Glass Wall?

The Glass Wall stars Vittorio Gassman (Peter Kuban), Gloria Grahame (Maggie Summers), Ann Robinson (Nancy), Douglas Spencer (Inspector Bailey), Robin Raymond (Tanya aka Bella Zakoyla). The film was directed by Maxwell Shane.

How long is The Glass Wall?

The Glass Wall has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1953.

Is The Glass Wall worth watching?

The Glass Wall holds an IMDb rating of 6.8/10. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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