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The Angry Silence
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The Angry Silence

1960-03-10 · 95 min · ★ 7.2

Drama

When the union in his factory walks out on strike, a family man refuses to participate, risking the wrath — and retaliation — of his fellow workers.

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Directors
Guy Green
Production companies
Beaver Films
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Richard AttenboroughRichard AttenboroughTom Curtis
Pier AngeliPier AngeliAnna Curtis
Michael CraigMichael CraigJoe Wallace
Bernard LeeBernard LeeBert Connolly
Alfred BurkeAlfred BurkeTravers
Geoffrey KeenGeoffrey KeenDavis
Laurence NaismithLaurence NaismithMartindale
Russell NapierRussell NapierThompson
Penelope HornerPenelope HornerPat
Brian BedfordBrian BedfordEddie
Brian MurrayBrian MurrayGladys
Norman BirdNorman BirdRoberts
Beckett BouldArkwright
Oliver ReedOliver ReedMick
Edna PetrieHarpy
Lloyd PearsonLloyd PearsonHowarth
Norman ShelleyNorman ShelleySeagrave
Daniel FarsonHimself
Alan WhickerAlan WhickerHimself
Ronald HinesRonald HinesBall

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