The Angry Silence
“Rough, Tough, Deeply Moving”
Synopsis
When the union in his factory walks out on strike, a family man refuses to participate, risking the wrath — and retaliation — of his fellow workers.
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Top Cast
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Richard Attenborough
Tom Curtis
Pier Angeli
Anna Curtis
Michael Craig
Joe Wallace
Bernard Lee
Bert Connolly
Alfred Burke
Travers
Geoffrey Keen
Davis
Laurence Naismith
Martindale
Russell Napier
Thompson
Penelope Horner
Pat
Brian Bedford
Eddie
Brian Murray
Gladys
Norman Bird
Roberts
Beckett Bould
Arkwright
Oliver Reed
Mick
Edna Petrie
Harpy
Lloyd Pearson
Howarth
Norman Shelley
Seagrave
Daniel Farson
Himself
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 12, 1960
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Guy Green
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Gregson, Michael Craig
- Original Score
- Malcolm Arnold
- Original Title
- The Angry Silence
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Beaver Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Guy Green
Richard Gregson, Michael Craig, Bryan Forbes
Malcolm Arnold
Arthur Ibbetson
Anthony Harvey
Richard Attenborough, Bryan Forbes
Department Leadership Roster
Guy Green
Director
Bryan Forbes
Writer
Malcolm Arnold
Original Music Composer
Anthony Harvey
Editor
Richard Gregson
Screenplay
Michael Craig
Screenplay
Richard Attenborough
Producer
Bryan Forbes
Producer
Arthur Ibbetson
Director of Photography
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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 The Angry Silence
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What is The Angry Silence about?
When the union in his factory walks out on strike, a family man refuses to participate, risking the wrath — and retaliation — of his fellow workers.
Who directed The Angry Silence?
The Angry Silence was directed by Guy Green.
Who stars in The Angry Silence?
The principal cast of The Angry Silence includes Richard Attenborough, Pier Angeli, Michael Craig, Bernard Lee, Alfred Burke.
When was The Angry Silence released and how long is it?
The Angry Silence was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for The Angry Silence?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Angry Silence was composed by Malcolm Arnold.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Angry Silence?
The Angry Silence holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).