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Locked in Silence

  • TV Movie
  • 1999
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
374
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Locked in Silence (1999)
Drama

A story of a young boy who becomes an elective mute after witnessing what he believes to be the killing by his older brother of a teenage boy. The young boy's brother then tells him not to s... Read allA story of a young boy who becomes an elective mute after witnessing what he believes to be the killing by his older brother of a teenage boy. The young boy's brother then tells him not to say anything because of the trouble it would cause in the family... so he doesn't say anyth... Read allA story of a young boy who becomes an elective mute after witnessing what he believes to be the killing by his older brother of a teenage boy. The young boy's brother then tells him not to say anything because of the trouble it would cause in the family... so he doesn't say anything again. The problem is that the young boy so enjoys his acceptance by others of his mut... Read all

  • Director
    • Bruce Pittman
  • Writers
    • David A. Simons
    • Dalene Young
  • Stars
    • Bonnie Bedelia
    • Bruce Davison
    • Dan Hedaya
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.1/10
    374
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Bruce Pittman
    • Writers
      • David A. Simons
      • Dalene Young
    • Stars
      • Bonnie Bedelia
      • Bruce Davison
      • Dan Hedaya
    • 8User reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
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    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 4 nominations

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    Bonnie Bedelia
    Bonnie Bedelia
    • Lydia
    Bruce Davison
    Bruce Davison
    • Jim
    Dan Hedaya
    Dan Hedaya
    • Dr. Rosenstock
    Marc Donato
    Marc Donato
    • Stephen
    Bill Switzer
    Bill Switzer
    • John
    Steven McCarthy
    Steven McCarthy
    • Jamie
    Helen Hughes
    Helen Hughes
    • Grandma
    Ron White
    Ron White
    • Sheriff Haynes
    Rebecca Johnson
    Rebecca Johnson
    • Beth Ann
    Cody Jones
    • Bully #1
    Kyle Fairlie
    Kyle Fairlie
    • Bully #2
    Kenner Ames
    • School Bus Driver
    Ron Gabriel
    • Dr. Kerry
    Dorothy Gordon
    Dorothy Gordon
    • Miss Catalain
    Don Allison
    • Mr. Samuels
    Craig Eldridge
    Craig Eldridge
    • Hawley Adams
    Karen Robinson
    Karen Robinson
    • Psychologist
    Guy Sanvido
    • Mr. Albert
    • Director
      • Bruce Pittman
    • Writers
      • David A. Simons
      • Dalene Young
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    • Quotes

      Jim: [after hearing the story of Josh' murder] So you were protecting your brother?

      John: I had to keep Stephen from talking. I didn't know what to do to keep us safe.

      Jim: That should've been my job.

      Jim: [hugs John] I'm sorry, son.

      John: I was afraid you wouldn't believe me, dad.

    User reviews8

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    6/10
    typical made to TV movie
    Story about a young boy who is traumatized & decides not to speak after finding a murdered boy.

    Actually, the movie is more about a dysfunctional family.

    A nice movie, not too upsetting. It touches on several psychological problems of children..
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    • sunflowr
    • May 9, 1999

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    • Release date
      • May 9, 1999 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Canada
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Fången i tystnad
    • Filming locations
      • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    • Production company
      • David A. Simons Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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