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The Silent Call (1961)

The Silent Call poster
Directed by
John A. Bushelman
Genre
drama film
Country
United States
Runtime
1h 03m
Rated
NR
Rating
9.3 of 10 from 2 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

A drama about a man and a boy who form a bond. The story follows their connection through a series of quiet events.

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What happens

The Silent Call is a 1961 American drama film directed by John A. Bushelman and written by Tom Maruzzi. The film stars Gail Russell (in her final role), David McLean, Roger Mobley, Roscoe Ates, Milton Parsons and Dal McKennon. It was released in May 1961, by 20th Century Fox. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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