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Gloria

1980

John Cassavetes

1980·PG·United StatesUnited States
Award tierGold
Metascore

When a young boy's family is killed by the mob, their tough neighbor Gloria becomes his reluctant guardian. In possession of a book that the gangsters want, the pair go on the run in New York.

Cast

Julie Carmen·Tony Knesich·Buck Henry·Gena Rowlands

Producers

Stephen F. Kesten·Sam Shaw

Languages

United KingdomEnglishSpainSpanish

Major Awards

1 win · 3 nominations

Wins (1)

Festival Grand Prize

Venice Film Festival (1980)

Golden Lion

John Cassavetes

Nominations (3)

Best Actress

Golden Globes, USA (1981)

Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama

Gena Rowlands
Academy Awards, USA (1981)

Best Actress in a Leading Role

Gena Rowlands

Critics' Awards

Cahiers du Cinéma (1981)

Best Film

John Cassavetes