Gloria Movie (1980)
Gloria is a 1980 American neo-noir crime thriller film written and directed by John Cassavetes. The movie stars Gena Rowlands, Julie Carmen, Buck Henry, and John Adames. It tells the story of a gangster's former girlfriend who goes on the run with a young boy who is being hunted by the mob for information he may or may not have.
The film is set in the fast-paced, gritty New York City of the 70s and revolves around the character Gloria, played by Gena Rowlands, who becomes the reluctant guardian of a young boy after his family is killed by the mob. In possession of a book that the gangsters want, the pair go on the run in New York.
Gena Rowlands delivers a powerhouse performance as Gloria, earning an Oscar nomination for her fierce portrayal as an ex-mob mistress who takes care of the young boy after his family is wiped out by the Mafia. John Adames plays the young boy, and his performance has been noted for its appeal and naturalness, characteristic of a Cassavetes film.
