Cries of Silence (1996)
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.
Director: Avery Crounse
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 109 min
Release Date: May 1, 1996
Cast
- Kathleen York - Dorrie Walsh
- Karen Black - Rose Walsh
- Ed Nelson - Dr. August Claiborne
- Ellen Crawford - Esther Lynch
- Mike Genovese - J.D.Lynch
- Guy Boyd - Sheriff Frank Bosarge
- DeVere Jehl - Royce Earl Petrie
- Roger Babb - Pearl Lizana
- Karlene Crockett - Eunice Shelby
- John Towey - Dr. Richard Grable
Screenplay
Music: Nigel Holton
Cinematography: Michael Barnard, Wade Hanks
Editing: Michael Barnard, Avery Crounse
Production: Elysian Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Avery Crounse
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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?
- Cries of Silence stars Kathleen York, Karen Black, Ed Nelson, Ellen Crawford, Mike Genovese, Guy Boyd.
- How long is Cries of Silence?
- Cries of Silence has a runtime of 1h 49m (109 minutes).
- What genre is Cries of Silence?
- Cries of Silence is a Drama film.
- Where was Cries of Silence produced?
- Cries of Silence was produced in United States of America.