Gloria (1999 film)
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Gloria is a remake of the 1980 film written and directed by John Cassavetes
. It was directed by Sidney Lumet
and starred Sharon Stone
as Gloria. It is also notable as George C. Scott
's final film. The supporting cast also includes Jeremy Northam
, Cathy Moriarty-Gentile, Bonnie Bedelia
, and Barry McEvoy
.
). During her stay in prison, she thinks about how Kevin never once visited her. She goes to Kevin and tells him that the relationship is over and that all she wants is the money he promised her for taking the rap for him. He refuses to give it to her.
Meanwhile, the gang's accountant has tried to give himself some protection by creating a computer disk which has the names of all those involved in the outfit's criminal activities. The plan backfires, and, in trying to get the disk, one of Kevin's trigger happy henchmen kills the accountant, as well as his wife, mother and daughter. Only his seven-year old son Nicky (Jean-Luke Figueroa) escapes, but is quickly caught and brought to Kevin's apartment. It is there that Gloria and Nicky's paths cross. Gloria must decide whether or not to risk her life in order to save the boy.
grossing only $4,197,729 at the North American box office despite its $30,000,000 budget.
John Cassavetes
John Nicholas Cassavetes was an American actor, screenwriter and filmmaker. He acted in many Hollywood films, notably Rosemary's Baby and The Dirty Dozen...
. It was directed by Sidney Lumet
Sidney Lumet
Sidney Lumet was an American director, producer and screenwriter with over 50 films to his credit. He was nominated for the Academy Award as Best Director for 12 Angry Men , Dog Day Afternoon , Network and The Verdict...
and starred Sharon Stone
Sharon Stone
Sharon Vonne Stone is an American actress, film producer, and former fashion model. She achieved international recognition for her role in the erotic thriller Basic Instinct...
as Gloria. It is also notable as George C. Scott
George C. Scott
George Campbell Scott was an American stage and film actor, director and producer. He was best known for his stage work, as well as his portrayal of General George S. Patton in the film Patton, and as General Buck Turgidson in Stanley Kubrick's Dr...
's final film. The supporting cast also includes Jeremy Northam
Jeremy Northam
Jeremy Philip Northam is an English actor. He is best known for his roles as Ivor Novello in the 2001 film Gosford Park, as Dean Martin in the 2002 television movie Martin and Lewis, and as Thomas More on the Showtime series The Tudors...
, Cathy Moriarty-Gentile, Bonnie Bedelia
Bonnie Bedelia
Bonnie Bedelia Culkin is an American actress best known for her supporting roles in the action film Die Hard and the courtroom drama Presumed Innocent...
, and Barry McEvoy
Barry McEvoy
Barry McEvoy is an Irish film actor/writer best known for writing and playing the lead in An Everlasting Piece , directed by Barry Levinson. McEvoy's first screen appearance of note was in the supporting role of a gangster in Gloria , filmed after he had spent a decade performing in Off Broadway...
.
Plot
Gloria (Sharon Stone), has just gotten out of prison, where she has served three years to save her boyfriend, Kevin (Jeremy NorthamJeremy Northam
Jeremy Philip Northam is an English actor. He is best known for his roles as Ivor Novello in the 2001 film Gosford Park, as Dean Martin in the 2002 television movie Martin and Lewis, and as Thomas More on the Showtime series The Tudors...
). During her stay in prison, she thinks about how Kevin never once visited her. She goes to Kevin and tells him that the relationship is over and that all she wants is the money he promised her for taking the rap for him. He refuses to give it to her.
Meanwhile, the gang's accountant has tried to give himself some protection by creating a computer disk which has the names of all those involved in the outfit's criminal activities. The plan backfires, and, in trying to get the disk, one of Kevin's trigger happy henchmen kills the accountant, as well as his wife, mother and daughter. Only his seven-year old son Nicky (Jean-Luke Figueroa) escapes, but is quickly caught and brought to Kevin's apartment. It is there that Gloria and Nicky's paths cross. Gloria must decide whether or not to risk her life in order to save the boy.
Cast
- Sharon StoneSharon StoneSharon Vonne Stone is an American actress, film producer, and former fashion model. She achieved international recognition for her role in the erotic thriller Basic Instinct...
as Gloria - Jean-Luke Figueroa as Nicky
- Jeremy NorthamJeremy NorthamJeremy Philip Northam is an English actor. He is best known for his roles as Ivor Novello in the 2001 film Gosford Park, as Dean Martin in the 2002 television movie Martin and Lewis, and as Thomas More on the Showtime series The Tudors...
as Kevin - Cathy Moriarty-Gentile as Diane
- George C. ScottGeorge C. ScottGeorge Campbell Scott was an American stage and film actor, director and producer. He was best known for his stage work, as well as his portrayal of General George S. Patton in the film Patton, and as General Buck Turgidson in Stanley Kubrick's Dr...
as Ruby - Mike StarrMike Starr (actor)Michael "Mike" Starr is an American actor. Starr is notable for his large size, standing 6 ft 3 1/2 in , and has typically been typecast as thugs or henchmen....
as Sean - Bonnie BedeliaBonnie BedeliaBonnie Bedelia Culkin is an American actress best known for her supporting roles in the action film Die Hard and the courtroom drama Presumed Innocent...
as Brenda - Barry McEvoyBarry McEvoyBarry McEvoy is an Irish film actor/writer best known for writing and playing the lead in An Everlasting Piece , directed by Barry Levinson. McEvoy's first screen appearance of note was in the supporting role of a gangster in Gloria , filmed after he had spent a decade performing in Off Broadway...
as Terry - Don Billett as Raymond
- Jerry Dean as Mickey
- Tony DiBenedetto as Zach
- Teddy Atlas as Ian
- Bobby Cannavale as Jack
- Sarita Choudhury as Angela
- Miriam Colon as Maria
Reception
The movie received bad reviews and Stone received a Razzie nomination for Worst Actress. The film was also a box office bombBox office bomb
The phrase box office bomb refers to a film for which the production and marketing costs greatly exceeded the revenue regained by the movie studio. This should not be confused with Hollywood accounting when official figures show large losses, yet the movie is a financial success.A film's financial...
grossing only $4,197,729 at the North American box office despite its $30,000,000 budget.