Cone of Silence
“Jet crash mystery solved !!! Where does the blame belong ? Is it the plane ? Is is the pilot ? Is it a plot ?”
Synopsis
A seasoned pilot is condemned for an error which causes a crash. The pilot later dies in a crash with similar circumstances and an examiner looks for scientific reasons for the crashes.
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Michael Craig
Capt. Hugh Dallas
Peter Cushing
Capt. Clive Judd
Bernard Lee
Capt. George Gort
Elizabeth Seal
Charlotte Gort
George Sanders
Sir Arnold Hobbes
André Morell
Capt. Edward Manningham
Gordon Jackson
Capt. Jock Bateson
Charles Tingwell
Capt. Braddock
Noel Willman
Nigel Pickering
Delphi Lawrence
Joyce Mitchell
Marne Maitland
Mr. Robinson
William Abney
First Officer
Jack Hedley
First Officer
Simon Lack
Navigator
Hedger Wallace
Navigator
Charles Mylne
Steward
Howard Pays
Steward
Ballard Berkeley
Commissioner
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 29, 1961
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Frend
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Westerby, David Beaty
- Original Score
- Gerard Schurmann
- Original Title
- Cone of Silence
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Aubrey Baring Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Frend
Robert Westerby, David Beaty
Gerard Schurmann
Arthur Grant
Max Benedict
Aubrey Baring
Department Leadership Roster
Max Benedict
Editor
Aubrey Baring
Producer
Robert Westerby
Writer
Charles Frend
Director
Arthur Grant
Director of Photography
Gerard Schurmann
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cone of Silence
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Cone of Silence about?
A seasoned pilot is condemned for an error which causes a crash. The pilot later dies in a crash with similar circumstances and an examiner looks for scientific reasons for the crashes.
Who directed Cone of Silence?
Cone of Silence was directed by Charles Frend.
Who stars in Cone of Silence?
The principal cast of Cone of Silence includes Michael Craig, Peter Cushing, Bernard Lee, Elizabeth Seal, George Sanders.
When was Cone of Silence released and how long is it?
Cone of Silence was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Cone of Silence?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cone of Silence was composed by Gerard Schurmann.
Is Cone of Silence based on a book or true story?
Cone of Silence is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "David Beaty".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cone of Silence?
Cone of Silence holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).