Gilda
Seen it?1946 | 110 min | Romance, Drama, Thriller
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Critics loved it (90% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest, despite soft box office. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and romantics. If you loved Notorious or Atlantic City, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Tense, warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 50 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1946: an older pace and style.
A gambler discovers an old flame while in Argentina, but she's married to his new boss.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
90% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.5 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$6 million worldwide on a $2 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 150K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Charles Vidor
- Rita HayworthGilda
- Glenn FordJohnny Farrell
- George MacreadyBallin Mundson
- Joseph CalleiaDet. Maurice Obregon
- Steven GerayUncle Pio
- Joe SawyerCasey
- Gerald MohrCapt. Delgado
- Mark RobertsGabe Evans
- Ludwig DonathGerman Cartel Member
- Donald DouglasThomas Langford