110 mins - United States 1946 Director: Charles Vidor Starring: Rita Hayworth, Glenn Ford and George Macready GILDA stars Glenn Ford as the down-and-out gambler Johnny Farrell, Rita Hayworth in her signature role as the ultimate femme fatale Gilda, and George Macready as her husband Ballin Mundson, a crooked German casino-proprietor.
In Buenos Aires, Johnny is rescued from a robbery attempt by wealthy club owner Ballin. Following their chance meeting, Johnny is employed at Ballin's illegal casino and is soon introduced to his boss' sensuous new wife - Gilda. It transpires that Johnny and Gilda once were lovers, but that their romance ended in bitter tears. After proclaiming a still burning hate for each other and then sharing a kiss, witnessed by Gilda's husband, their secret is revealed and the consequences are deadly. “One of the great film noirs.” Time Out
