Gilda
1946 · Movie · NR · 110 min · ★ 7.5 · 85% critics
In postwar Argentina, a gambler reunites with an old flame she left behind, only to learn she is now married to his powerful new boss. As the casino life collides with lingering feelings, loyalty and jealousy strain their tense relationship.
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Details
- Years
- 1946
- Release date
- 1946-04-25
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
- Runtime
- 110 min
- Critic score
- 85/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.5/10 (651 votes)
About
If you want a high-glam film noir love triangle with sizzling back-and-forth and a memorable casino atmosphere, Gilda delivers; Not for you if you dislike melodramatic love triangles or want a mystery-focused thriller like Notorious.
Pros: Rita Hayworth dazzles; smoky love-hate tension; strong lead chemistry | Cons: pacing dips; some plot elements weak; ending divisive
Themes
- jealousy
- casino
- penalty
- nightclub
- buenos aires, argentina
- tricks
- patent
- film noir
- argentina
- extramarital affair
Cast & crew
Rita Hayworth
as Gilda
Glenn Ford
as Johnny Farrell
George Macready
as Ballin Mundson
Joseph Calleia
as Det. Maurice Obregon
Steven Geray
as Uncle Pio
Joe Sawyer
as Casey
Gerald Mohr
as Capt. Delgado
Mark Roberts
as Gabe Evans
Ludwig Donath
as German Cartel Member
Donald Douglas
as Thomas Langford
Directed by Charles Vidor