Cast: Glenn Ford

Top movies, series, and documentaries starring Glenn Ford. Uncover the most acclaimed works, loved by fans and praised by critics.


The Big Heat

1953 · Movie · 90 min. · United States

Direction Fritz Lang

Cast Glenn Ford · Gloria Grahame · Lee Marvin · Jocelyn Brando

Synopsis The Big Heat (1953) follows the story of Dave Bannion, a tenacious and principled police officer who is relentlessly pursuing a ruthless criminal organization that he believes has infiltrated the police department. After a fellow officer's apparent suicide and the...

8.1

11K votes

8.1

11K votes

Gilda

1946 · Movie · 110 min. · United States

Direction Charles Vidor

Cast Rita Hayworth · Glenn Ford · George Macready · Joseph Calleia

Synopsis Gilda (1946) follows the tale of Johnny Farrell, a petty gambler who finds himself in a life-threatening situation upon his arrival in Argentina. He is rescued by the enigmatic Ballin Mundson, who subsequently hires him as his trusted associate. Their...

7.7

31K votes

7.7

31K votes

Human Desire

1954 · Movie · 90 min. · United States

Direction Fritz Lang

Cast Glenn Ford · Gloria Grahame · Broderick Crawford · Edgar Buchanan

Synopsis Human Desire (1954) follows the story of a veteran of the Korean War who resumes his role as a railroad engineer. His life takes a dark turn when he becomes entangled in a sordid affair with the wife of a...

7.7

5K votes

7.7

5K votes

Pocketful of Miracles

1961 · Movie · 136 min. · United States

Direction Frank Capra

Cast Glenn Ford · Bette Davis · Peter Falk · Hope Lange

Synopsis Pocketful of Miracles (1961) centers around Apple Annie, a humble apple vendor and beggar who is a familiar sight in the bustling streets of downtown New York. Annie's life takes an unexpected turn when her daughter, Louise, becomes engaged to...

7.6

5K votes

7.6

5K votes

3:10 to Yuma

1957 · Movie · 92 min. · United States

Direction Delmer Daves

Cast Glenn Ford · Van Heflin · Felicia Farr · Leora Dana

Synopsis 3:10 to Yuma (1957) follows the tense journey of a small-time rancher, Dan Evans, who is tasked with escorting the notorious outlaw leader, Ben Wade, to the nearest railway station. The mission begins after Wade is apprehended in a small...

7.5

3K votes

7.5

3K votes

The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse

1962 · Movie · 153 min. · United States

Direction Vincente Minnelli

Cast Glenn Ford · Ingrid Thulin · Charles Boyer · Paul Lukas

Synopsis The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse (1962) follows the intertwined lives of two affluent families in Argentina as they reunite to celebrate the return of Heinrich, who has spent years pursuing medical studies in Germany. The families are taken aback...

7.1

2K votes

7.1

2K votes

The Blackboard Jungle

1955 · Movie · 101 min. · United States

Direction Richard Brooks

Cast Glenn Ford · Sidney Poitier · Anne Francis · Vic Morrow

Synopsis The Blackboard Jungle (1955) follows Richard Dadier, a dedicated educator who takes on a challenging teaching position at a high school where students hold sway and the faculty struggles to maintain order. Dadier's attempts to assert his authority are met...

7.0

2K votes

7.0

2K votes

Is Paris Burning?

1966 · Movie · 175 min. · France

Direction René Clément

Cast Jean-Paul Belmondo · Charles Boyer · Leslie Caron · Jean-Pierre Cassel

Synopsis Is Paris Burning? (1966) is set in August 1944, as the French and Allied forces approach the French capital. Hitler commands one of his generals to maintain control of Paris or face the consequences of its destruction. Following the brutal...

6.9

2K votes

6.9

2K votes

Jubal

1956 · Movie · 101 min. · United States

Direction Delmer Daves

Cast Glenn Ford · Ernest Borgnine · Rod Steiger · Valerie French

Synopsis Jubal (1956) follows the story of a wandering cowboy, portrayed by John Ford, who is saved from a perilous situation and subsequently employed as a ramrod by a wealthy rancher, played by Ernest Borgnine. This new role ignites the romantic...

6.9

1K votes

6.9

1K votes

A Stolen Life

1946 · Movie · 109 min. · United States

Direction Curtis Bernhardt

Cast Bette Davis · Glenn Ford · Dane Clark · Walter Brennan

Synopsis A Stolen Life (1946) follows the intertwined lives of Kate Bosworth and her twin sister Patricia, both of whom are captivated by the charming lighthouse inspector, Bill Emerson, on Martha's Vineyard. Patricia and Bill eventually tie the knot, leaving Kate...

6.9

379 votes

6.9

379 votes

Experiment in Terror

1962 · Movie · 123 min. · United States

Direction Blake Edwards

Cast Glenn Ford · Lee Remick · Stefanie Powers · Roy Poole

Synopsis Experiment in Terror (1962) features Glenn Ford as FBI agent John Ripley in Blake Edwards's sole venture into the thriller genre. When a mysterious man with asthma (Ross Martin) threatens bank teller Kelly Sherwood (Lee Remick) in her San Francisco...

6.9

1K votes

6.9

1K votes

Framed

1947 · Movie · 82 min. · United States

Direction Richard Wallace

Cast Glenn Ford · Janis Carter · Barry Sullivan · Edgar Buchanan

Synopsis Framed (1947) follows the journey of Mike Lambert, a mining engineer who finds himself out of work and in a small town after a dramatic arrival. The brakes on the truck he's driving fail, causing a commotion. After encountering the...

6.9

199 votes

6.9

199 votes

The Undercover Man

1949 · Movie · 85 min. · United States

Direction Joseph H. Lewis

Cast Glenn Ford · Nina Foch · James Whitmore · Barry Kelley

Synopsis The Undercover Man (1949) follows the story of a dedicated Treasury Department agent named Frank Warren. He is assigned to a high-stakes mission to apprehend a notorious mob leader who has cleverly avoided paying taxes on his criminal earnings. Warren...

6.8

444 votes

6.8

444 votes

The Secret of Convict Lake

1951 · Movie · 83 min. · United States

Direction Michael Gordon

Cast Glenn Ford · Gene Tierney · Ethel Barrymore · Zachary Scott

Synopsis The Secret of Convict Lake (1951) follows Jim Canfield, wrongfully imprisoned for a crime he didn't commit, as he flees a Nevada prison alongside a group of seasoned criminals. Their journey leads them to a small agricultural settlement, the home...

6.8

282 votes

6.8

282 votes

Cimarron

1960 · Movie · 147 min. · United States

Direction Anthony Mann

Cast Glenn Ford · Maria Schell · Anne Baxter · Arthur O'Connell

Synopsis Cimarron (1960) is a cinematic adaptation of Edna Ferber's expansive novel, chronicling the journey of an American family from the 1890s to the 1920s as they settle in the Oklahoma territory. This grand western tale follows the establishment of the...

6.8

2K votes

6.8

2K votes

The Fastest Gun Alive

1956 · Movie · 89 min. · United States

Direction Russell Rouse

Cast Glenn Ford · Jeanne Crain · Broderick Crawford · Russ Tamblyn

Synopsis The Fastest Gun Alive (1956) follows the story of a former gunslinger, George, and his wife Dora, who are constantly on the move due to George's exceptional marksmanship. Whenever their current town discovers his skill, they must flee to avoid...

6.7

492 votes

6.7

492 votes

The Violent Men

1955 · Movie · 96 min. · United States

Direction Rudolph Maté

Cast Glenn Ford · Barbara Stanwyck · Edward G. Robinson · Dianne Foster

Synopsis The Violent Men (1955) follows the story of a disabled cattle baron, Lew Wilkison, who creates chaos for the peaceful residents of his valley. Wilkison's ambition to control every inch of the region leads him to employ ruthless tactics to...

6.7

692 votes

6.7

692 votes

Superman: The Movie

1978 · Movie · 143 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Richard Donner

Cast Christopher Reeve · Marlon Brando · Gene Hackman · Margot Kidder

Synopsis Superman: The Movie (1978) follows the extraordinary journey of the iconic hero, Superman, from his birth on the doomed planet Krypton to his arrival on Earth. Sent away by his father, Jor-El, the infant Kal-El is discovered and raised by...

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6.7

79K votes

6.7

79K votes

Interrupted Melody

1955 · Movie · 106 min. · United States

Direction Curtis Bernhardt

Cast Glenn Ford · Eleanor Parker · Roger Moore · Cecil Kellaway

Synopsis Interrupted Melody (1955) follows the inspiring journey of Marjorie Lawrence (Eleanor Parker), an Australian woman who embarks on a thrilling life filled with excitement and success after moving to Paris to pursue her vocal studies. Her remarkable talent propels her...

6.6

175 votes

6.6

175 votes

The Teahouse of the August Moon

1956 · Movie · 123 min. · United States

Direction Daniel Mann

Cast Marlon Brando · Glenn Ford · Machiko Kyô · Eddie Albert

Synopsis The Teahouse of the August Moon (1956) unfolds in the aftermath of World War II, set in the picturesque landscape of Okinawa, Japan. The narrative revolves around Army Capt. Fisby, who is entrusted with the mission of bringing the advantages...

6.6

1K votes

6.6

1K votes