The Big Heat
1953, English. Directed by Fritz Lang.
A hard cop and a soft dame.
After the suspicious suicide of a fellow cop, tough homicide detective Dave Bannion takes the law into his own hands when he sets out to smash a vicious crime syndicate.
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Where to watch The Big Heat
The Big Heat isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Fritz LangDirector
- Glenn FordDet. Sgt. Dave Bannion
- Gloria GrahameDebby Marsh
- Jocelyn BrandoKatie Bannion
- Alexander ScourbyMike Lagana
- Lee MarvinVince Stone
- Jeanette NolanBertha Duncan
- Peter WhitneyTierney
- Willis BoucheyLt. Ted Wilks
- Robert BurtonDet. Gus Burke
- Adam WilliamsLarry Gordon
- Howard WendellPolice Commissioner Higgins
- Chris AlcaideGeorge Rose
Details
- Released
- 14 October 1953
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Sydney Boehm
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The Big Heat: quick answers
Is The Big Heat worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.7/10 from 587 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Big Heat?
The Big Heat runs 89 minutes (1h 29m).
Does The Big Heat have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Big Heat. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Big Heat parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Big Heat yet.
Which OTT platform is The Big Heat on?
The Big Heat isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Big Heat?
If you liked The Big Heat, try The Dead Pool, No Mercy, Righteous Kill.
Who directed The Big Heat?
The Big Heat (1953) was directed by Fritz Lang and stars Glenn Ford, Gloria Grahame, Jocelyn Brando.