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The Angry Silence (1960)A young factory worker decides to stand up against his work-mates and fellow union members when they want to hold a wildcat strike. Director:Guy GreenWriters:Michael Craig (original treatment for the screen), Bryan Forbes (screenplay), and 1 more credit » |
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Cast
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Tom Curtis
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Pier Angeli | ... |
Anna Curtis
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Michael Craig | ... |
Joe Wallace
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Bert Connolly
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Alfred Burke | ... |
Travers
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Geoffrey Keen | ... |
Davis
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Laurence Naismith | ... |
Martindale
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Russell Napier | ... |
Thompson
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Penelope Horner | ... |
Pat
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Brian Bedford | ... |
Eddie
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Gladys
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Norman Bird | ... |
Roberts
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Beckett Bould | ... |
Arkwright
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| Oliver Reed | ... |
Mick
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Edna Petrie | ... |
Harpy
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Storyline
The right of every individual to be different from his fellow men is the theme behind this internationally-hailed, British production. The story tells of a man's dilemma when he refused to participate in an unofficial strike, where he works. While vicious, calculated violence brings the other dissenters into line, he goes it alone and is sent to Coventry (given the silent treatment) by his fellow workers. A stirring, thought-provoking film that portrays the human problems and high emotions generated when a man dares to act on the courage of his convictions and dares fight to keep his individual freedom. Written by alfiehitchie
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Strike | Factory | Husband Wife Relationship | Canteen | Labor Relations | See more »Taglines:
Rough, Tough, Deeply MovingGenres:
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Country:
UKLanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
(Sweden) See more »Also Known As:
Zorniges Schweigen See more »Box Office
Budget:
£98,000 (estimated)Company Credits
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Technical Specs
Runtime:
USA: | UK:Sound Mix:
Mono (Westrex Recording System)Color:
Black and WhiteAspect Ratio:
1.66 : 1
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Being an anti-trades union film, this was initially banned in Wales where the cinema chains were controlled by the miners' unions. It was only when Richard Attenborough personally intervened and screened it for the union leaders that the ban was revoked. See more »
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