Cries of Silence
Synopsis
In the wake of Hurricane Camille, the infamous '60's storm that crippled the Gulf Coast, a mysterious teenage girl washes up to shore, and the secrets of Mississippi's Sister Island crawl to the surface. Dorrie (Kathleen York), a young doctor living with her mother (Karen Black), assumes custody of the unknown girl (Erin Buchanan) and names her Camille. Terrified and unable to speak, Camille spends her days hiding underneath the dining room table. But when Dorrie unearths a series of curious circumstances surrounding Camille's past, a shocking mystery comes unraveled.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 1, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Avery Crounse
- Screenplay & Story
- Avery Crounse
- Original Score
- Nigel Holton
- Original Title
- Cries of Silence
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Studios
- Elysian Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Avery Crounse
Avery Crounse
Nigel Holton
Michael Barnard, Wade Hanks
Michael Barnard, Avery Crounse
John Harrison Quinn, Nancy Nickerson, Avery Crounse, Michael Barnard
Department Leadership Roster
Grady Allen Bishop
Stunt Coordinator
Avery Crounse
Director
Avery Crounse
Writer
Nigel Holton
Original Music Composer
John Harrison Quinn
Producer
Nancy Nickerson
Producer
Avery Crounse
Producer
Michael Barnard
Producer
Michael Barnard
Director of Photography
Wade Hanks
Director of Photography
Michael Barnard
Editor
Avery Crounse
Editor
Randy Eriksen
Production Design
Bernadette O'Brien
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cries of Silence
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What is Cries of Silence about?
In the wake of Hurricane Camille, the infamous '60's storm that crippled the Gulf Coast, a mysterious teenage girl washes up to shore, and the secrets of Mississippi's Sister Island crawl to the surface. Dorrie (Kathleen York), a young doctor living with her mother (Karen Black), assumes custody of the unknown girl (Erin Buchanan) and names her Camille. Terrified and unable to speak, Camille spends her days hiding underneath the dining room table. But when Dorrie unearths a series of curious circumstances surrounding Camille's past, a shocking mystery comes unraveled.
Who directed Cries of Silence?
Cries of Silence was directed by Avery Crounse.
Who stars in Cries of Silence?
The principal cast of Cries of Silence includes Kathleen York, Karen Black, Ed Nelson, Ellen Crawford, Mike Genovese.
When was Cries of Silence released and how long is it?
Cries of Silence was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
Who composed the musical score for Cries of Silence?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cries of Silence was composed by Nigel Holton.