The Glass Key (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1942, The Glass Key is a thriller, drama, crime and mystery film directed by Stuart Heisler, running about 85 minutes. “The Tougher They Are—The Harder They Fall” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A crooked politician finds himself being accused of murder by a gangster from whom he refused help during a re-election campaign.
Who’s in it. The Glass Key stars Brian Donlevy as Paul Madvig, Veronica Lake as Janet Henry, Alan Ladd as Ed Beaumont and Bonita Granville as Opal 'Snip' Madvig, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Glass Key has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Glass Key page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Glass Key tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Glass Key (1942)?
- In US, The Glass Key is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Glass Key worth watching?
- The Glass Key holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Glass Key?
- The Glass Key stars Brian Donlevy, Veronica Lake, Alan Ladd, Bonita Granville and Richard Denning.
- When was The Glass Key released?
- The Glass Key was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.