The Big Heat is a classic crime thriller that follows the story of a dedicated and honest police detective, Dave Bannion, who is determined to solve the murder of a fellow officer, Tom Duncan. who was found dead in an apparent suicide. Bannion's investigation leads him to suspect that Duncan's death was not a suicide but a murder, and he uncovers a web of corruption and deceit that involves the police department and the city's crime syndicate. As Bannion digs deeper, he faces opposition from his superiors and the crime syndicate, who try to intimidate him and stop his investigation. Despite the danger, Bannion continues to pursue justice, even after his car is bombed and his wife is killed. With the help of Debby Marsh, a woman who was a mistress of one of the syndicate's leaders, Bannion uncovers a complex plot of corruption and murder. The Big Heat is a gripping thriller that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats as Bannion and Debby work to expose the truth and bring those responsible to justice. The film features powerful performances from Glenn Ford, Gloria Grahame, and Lee Marvin and is considered a classic of the film noir genre.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as The Big Heat include Nightfall, The Night of the Hunter, Strangers on a Train, Rope, White Heat, Death of a Cyclist.

The Big Heat was released in theaters on October 14, 1953.