A small-time gambler hired to work in a Buenos Aires casino discovers his employer's new wife is his former lover.A small-time gambler hired to work in a Buenos Aires casino discovers his employer's new wife is his former lover.A small-time gambler hired to work in a Buenos Aires casino discovers his employer's new wife is his former lover.
- Awards
- 1 win & 1 nomination
Mark Roberts
- Gabe Evans
- (as Robert Scott)
Donald Douglas
- Thomas Langford
- (as Don Douglas)
Julio Abadía
- Newsman
- (uncredited)
- …
Enrique Acosta
- Gambler
- (uncredited)
Ed Agresti
- Nightclub Patron
- (uncredited)
Sam Appel
- Blackjack Dealer
- (uncredited)
Nina Bara
- Girl at Carnival
- (uncredited)
Edward Biby
- Gambler
- (uncredited)
Robert Board
- American Cartel Member
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaRemarking on her varied success at dating, Rita Hayworth once stated: "They fell in love with Gilda and woke up with me."
- GoofsWhen Farrell asks to cut the deck at the blackjack table, he shuffles the deck prior to the cut; this is not allowed.
- Quotes
Gilda: You do hate me, don't you, Johnny?
Johnny Farrell: I don't think you have any idea of how much.
Gilda: Hate is a very exciting emotion. Haven't you noticed? Very exciting. I hate you too, Johnny. I hate you so much I think I'm going to die from it. Darling...
[they kiss passionately]
Gilda: I think I'm going to die from it.
- ConnectionsEdited into Head (1968)
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Gilda Review
Gilda is directed by Charles Vidor. It sees Glenn Ford play a small time gambler Johnny Farrell. Who after cheating in a game of chance, finds himself with a gun in his back. This where George macready's Ballin Mundson comes into the picture. After fighting off the would be mugger they become friends. That is until Johnny gets caught trying his luck in another Casino. This time only to find out the casino belongs to Ballin, the two of them exchange ideas and Johnny agrees to work for him as the manager of his Casino. After a trip abroad Ballin comes back with a new wife. Johnny's Ex, Gilda played by the enigmatic Rita Hayworth.
The film is well made, and is shot in typical noir style. The story itself is fairly basic and offers no real surprises. The first half of the film is engrossing and builds up nicely, however the second half felt dull and bloated. The film would of been better off if it had twenty minutes cut out, the script would of felt a-lot tighter and better paced at ninety minutes.
The biggest strength of the film comes from the excellent performances. The three way dynamic between Johnny, Gilda and Ballin, is engrossing and fascinating to watch as the power struggle switches between the characters thought the duration of the film.
Over-all the films script was written well enough to keep me invested, and the ending makes up for the ponderous middle act. The performances are the main attraction of this film, especially the chemistry between Ford and Hayworth. The film isn't the best noir out there, but one that's still worth watching.
The film is well made, and is shot in typical noir style. The story itself is fairly basic and offers no real surprises. The first half of the film is engrossing and builds up nicely, however the second half felt dull and bloated. The film would of been better off if it had twenty minutes cut out, the script would of felt a-lot tighter and better paced at ninety minutes.
The biggest strength of the film comes from the excellent performances. The three way dynamic between Johnny, Gilda and Ballin, is engrossing and fascinating to watch as the power struggle switches between the characters thought the duration of the film.
Over-all the films script was written well enough to keep me invested, and the ending makes up for the ponderous middle act. The performances are the main attraction of this film, especially the chemistry between Ford and Hayworth. The film isn't the best noir out there, but one that's still worth watching.
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- Ben-Hibburd
- Jun 27, 2017
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- Runtime1 hour 50 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1
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