Gloria

When a young boy's family is killed by the mob, their tough neighbor Gloria becomes his reluctant guardian. In possession of a book that the gangsters want, the pair go on the run in New York.

Cast

Gena Rowlands

as Gloria Swenson

Buck Henry

as Jack Dawn

Julie Carmen

as Jeri Dawn

John Adames

as Phil Dawn

Tony Knesich

as 1st Man / Gangster

Gregory Cleghorne

as Kid in Elevator

Lupe Garnica

as Margarita Vargas

Jessica Castillo

as Joan Dawn

Tom Noonan

as 2nd Man / Gangster

Ronald Maccone

as 3rd Man / Gangster

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