The Glass Wall (1953)

5.3/10 • 82 min • Drama

Overview

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.

Cast

Vittorio Gassman

Peter Kuban

Gloria Grahame

Maggie Summers

Ann Robinson

Nancy

Douglas Spencer

Inspector Bailey

Robin Raymond

Tanya aka Bella Zakoyla

Jerry Paris

Tom

Elizabeth Slifer

Mrs. Hinckley - Landlady

Richard Reeves

Eddie Hinckley

Joe Turkel

Freddie Zakoyla (as Joseph Turkel)

Michael Fox

Inspector Toomey / Narrator

Nesdon Booth

Monroe, the Taxi Driver (as Ned Booth)

Kathleen Freeman

Zelda - Fat Woman

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