Dead Silent (1999)
Seeing her parents murdered left her speechless. Now they want to silence her, forever...
Julia Kerbridge is working hard to get her doctorate. Suddenly, she finds herself the guardian of her young niece, Amanda, after the 7-year-old witnesses her parents' murder and is rendered mute. Julia soon discovers that her dead sister and brother-in-law may have held a secret life. Now, she must risk everything as the killers are still hunting Amanda for her parents' secret.
Director: Roger Cardinal
Genre: Drama, Thriller, TV Movie
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: January 1, 1999
Cast
- Catherine Mary Stewart - Dr. Julia Kerbridge
- Rob Lowe - Kevin Finney
- Arlen Aguayo-Stewart - Amanda Meyer
- Larry Day - 'Dr. Ettinger' / Sitton
- Mark Camacho - Lt. Sam Waldron
- Sean Devine - Dakins
- Allen Altman - Harmon
- Noel Burton - Dr. Gerald Rodale
- Lynne Adams - Social Worker
- Walter Massey - Nate Henderson
Screenplay
- Ed Fitzgerald (Screenplay)
- Paul Koval (Screenplay)
Music: David Findlay
Cinematography: Bruno Philip
Production: The Movie Network, Blackwatch Communications, Libra Pictures
Country: Canada, United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Overwhelming Shame and Silence, Medical Drama and Hospital
Keywords
aunt niece relationship, violinist, neighbor, mute, doctor, police detective, murder investigation, child psychiatrist, murder of parents, guardianship, secret, young girl daughter, child in danger, estranged aunt
More Films by Director: Roger Cardinal
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Dead Silent about?
- Julia Kerbridge is working hard to get her doctorate. Suddenly, she finds herself the guardian of her young niece, Amanda, after the 7-year-old witnesses her parents' murder and is rendered mute. Julia soon discovers that her dead sister and brother-in-law may have held a secret life. Now, she must risk everything as the killers are still hunting Amanda for her parents' secret.
- Who directed Dead Silent?
- Dead Silent was directed by Roger Cardinal.
- Who stars in Dead Silent?
- Dead Silent stars Catherine Mary Stewart, Rob Lowe, Arlen Aguayo-Stewart, Larry Day, Mark Camacho, Sean Devine.
- How long is Dead Silent?
- Dead Silent has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is Dead Silent?
- Dead Silent is a Drama, Thriller, TV Movie film.
- Where was Dead Silent produced?
- Dead Silent was produced in Canada, United States of America.
- What are the themes of Dead Silent?
- The themes of Dead Silent include: Overwhelming Shame and Silence, Medical Drama and Hospital.