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Gilda (1946) | Criteria

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Gilda

United States • English • 1946 • 1h 50m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Drama Romance Thriller

#795Criterion Collection 3.76/5·60.3K ratings·15.9K reviewson Letterboxd

Synopsis

A gambler discovers an old flame while in Argentina, but she's married to his new boss.

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Credits

Crew

DirectorCharles Vidor

WriterMarion Parsonnet

CinematographerRudolph Maté

ComposerHugo Friedhofer

EditorCharles Nelson

ProducerVirginia Van Upp

Cast

Rita Hayworthas Gilda

Glenn Fordas Johnny Farrell

George Macreadyas Ballin Mundson

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Articles

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The Long Shadow of GildaSheila O’Malley — Jan 21, 2016
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as Det. Maurice Obregon

Steven Gerayas Uncle Pio

Joe Sawyeras Casey

Gerald Mohras Capt. Delgado

Mark Robertsas Gabe Evans

Ludwig Donathas German Cartel Member

Donald Douglasas Thomas Langford

Julio Abadíaas Newsman / Waiter (uncredited)

Enrique Acostaas Gambler (uncredited)

Ed Agrestias Nightclub Patron (uncredited)

Sam Appelas Blackjack Dealer (uncredited)

Sam Ashas Gambler (uncredited)

Nina Baraas Girl at Carnival (uncredited)

Edward Bibyas Gambler (uncredited)

Robert Boardas American Cartel Member (uncredited)

Symona Bonifaceas Gambler at Roulette Table (uncredited)

Eugene Bordenas Blackjack Dealer (uncredited)