Retribution
Synopsis
Henry B. Walthall made his talkie debut in this 10-minute short from Vitaphone. In the film he plays a once rich man who has found himself in the dumps due to drug abuse and other issues. He goes to see a former friend (Tom McGuire), now a Senator, and he's not too open to giving the man a second chance.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 16, 1928
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Archie Mayo
- Original Title
- Retribution
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 11m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Archie Mayo
Department Leadership Roster
Archie Mayo
Director
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Retribution
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Retribution about?
Henry B. Walthall made his talkie debut in this 10-minute short from Vitaphone. In the film he plays a once rich man who has found himself in the dumps due to drug abuse and other issues. He goes to see a former friend (Tom McGuire), now a Senator, and he's not too open to giving the man a second chance.
Who directed Retribution?
Retribution was directed by Archie Mayo.
Who stars in Retribution?
The principal cast of Retribution includes Henry B. Walthall, Tom McGuire, Eddie Kane.
When was Retribution released and how long is it?
Retribution was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 11m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Retribution?
Retribution holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).