Donald Douglas, George Macready, Gerald Mohr
Just arrived in Argentina, small-time crooked gambler Johnny Farrell is saved from a gunman by sinister Ballin Mundson, who later makes Johnny his right-hand man. But their friendship based on mutual ...( read more
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DVD Release Date: November 7, 2000
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September 27, 2009Possibly my absolute favourite 'Queer Classic'. It always surprises me how many people don't see the very rich gay subtext at the heart of 'Gilda'. It's always been so obvious to me that it's barely a subtext at all and almost becomes the driving force of the plot. The opening sc...( read more)
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June 10, 2009"Gilda", Charles Vidor's 1946 noir, was the film responsible for making Rita Hayworth one of the decade's most beloved sex symbols. In the most memorable scene of the film, she does a striptease while singing "Put the Blame on Mame" in a nightclub. Although she only removes one g...( read more)
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May 25, 2009Gambler Glenn Ford is torn between ex lover Rita Hayworth and his loyalty to the friend he owes his life to leading to one of the most dysfunctional romances ever to grace the silver screen! Hayworth is absolutely stunning as the manipulative seductress and the on screen chemistr...( read more)
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January 4, 2009All in all, an excellent film noir. I couldn't quite get my head around all that business wrangling over George Macready's tungsten monopoly, but it's the sizzling atmosphere that really matters here. I especially like the way the Ford-Hayworth-Macready love triangle is gi...( read more)
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August 16, 2008like the big sleep, the plot doesn't really hang together but who cares? i give it 4 stars for wicked chemistry and great atmosphere. gilda is fabulous but i think my fave character is the smartass philosophical mensroom attendant, uncle pio
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October 24, 2009This is a movie that was more than likely greenlit because of the success of the movie Casablanca. Like that classic, this movie depicts a love triangle set against a seedy bar/casino in an exotic location. The similarities really end there as this story goes in decidedly more ...( read more)
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September 28, 2009?There has never been a woman like Gilda?.(from film posters)
I love the classic beaty of a true film noir. One of my absolute favourite films ever. Gilda has the most famous striptease scene. Rita Hayworth with her sleek and sophisticated eroticism (to the sound of Put the B...( read more) -
September 21, 2009"Sai, se dovessi scegliermi un motto il mio sarebbe certamente "Nessun divieto""
"Io sono nato ieri sera quando mi ha incontrato. Quindi non ho un passato: ho soltanto un futuro, e preferisco così"
"Lei fuma troppo, l'ho notato. Solo le persone infelici fumano troppo, e solo le p...( read more)
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December 24, 2006This is one of the lost and great film noirs. Many might disregard it because of its cliche or unimpressive storyline. However, this film produces some of the best onscreen chemistry in movie history. The performances are well done, and memorable! Some favorite quotes:
Gilda: If I was a ranch, they'd call me the barnone.
(Johnny interrupts a dance between Gilda and a mystery man)
Johnny: Doesn't bother you that you're married?
Gilda: What I want to know is...does it bother you?
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For anyone who loves the classics this film serves its purpose as being memorable and fun! Other highlights include the song/musical sections.
The scene of Johnny waking up to sound of Gilda playing a "Put the Blame on Mame" on the guitar remains one of my favorite moments.
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