The Glass Wall
THE 10-HOUR MANHUNT...that tore New York apart!
1953 · 1h 22m · APPROVED
Drama
Directed by
Maxwell Shane
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.
Director and cast
- Maxwell Shane Director
- Vittorio Gassman as Peter Kaban
- Gloria Grahame as Maggie Summers
- Ann Robinson as Nancy
- Douglas Spencer as Inspector Bailey
- Robin Raymond as Tanya aka Bella Zakoyla
- Jerry Paris as Tom
- Elizabeth Slifer as Mrs. Hinckley, the Landlady
- Richard Reeves as Eddie Hinckley
- Joe Turkel as Freddie Zakoyla (as Joseph Turkel)
- Else Neft as Mrs. Zakoyla
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