The Silent Call
“A Boy and His Dog Separated by 600 Miles.”
Synopsis
Young Guy Brancato and parents have to move from Elko, Nevada to Los Angeles, California, they are unable to take Guy's dog Pete. Guy is angry at his parents and even more distressed when he learns that Pete has run away from the neighbor who was tending him. But Pete has plans to travel to Los Angeles on his own.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 10, 1961
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John A. Bushelman
- Screenplay & Story
- Tom Maruzzi
- Original Title
- The Silent Call
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 3m
- Production Studios
- Associated Producers (API)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John A. Bushelman
Tom Maruzzi
Kay Norton
Carl Pierson
Leonard A. Schwartz
Department Leadership Roster
Kay Norton
Director of Photography
Carl Pierson
Editor
Leonard A. Schwartz
Producer
John A. Bushelman
Director
Tom Maruzzi
Writer
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
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Silent Call.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring The Silent Call.
list8
More Like The Silent Call
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Silent Call
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Silent Call about?
Young Guy Brancato and parents have to move from Elko, Nevada to Los Angeles, California, they are unable to take Guy's dog Pete. Guy is angry at his parents and even more distressed when he learns that Pete has run away from the neighbor who was tending him. But Pete has plans to travel to Los Angeles on his own.
Who directed The Silent Call?
The Silent Call was directed by John A. Bushelman.
Who stars in The Silent Call?
The principal cast of The Silent Call includes Gail Russell, David McLean, Roger Mobley, Roscoe Ates, Milton Parsons.
When was The Silent Call released and how long is it?
The Silent Call was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 3m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Silent Call?
The Silent Call holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).