Gloria is a 1980 American neo-noir crime thriller film written and directed by John Cassavetes. It tells the story of Gloria Swenson, gangster Tony Tanzini's former girlfriend who goes on the run with Phil Dawn, a young boy who is being hunted by the mob for information he may or may not have. It stars Gena Rowlands, Julie Carmen, Buck Henry and John Adames. The film had its world premiere at the 37th Venice International Film Festival, winning the Golden Lion, the festival's top prize, in a tie with Atlantic City by Louis Malle.