Chicago Calling
"$53 means life or death to him!"
Originally released in 1951. Chicago Calling is a drama/thriller film. directed by John Reinhardt. At just 75 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Dan Duryea, Mary Anderson, and Gordon Gebert
Synopsis
Bill Cannon (Dan Duryea) loses everything to alcohol: his job, his family, his self-respect. Soon after his wife and daughter leave him, he receives word his little girl has been injured in a car accident outside Chicago. His wife will call later with news, but Bill’s short the $53 he needs to keep his phone from being disconnected. Filled with anguish, he heads out onto the Los Angeles streets to find some way to come up with the cash. As his character encounters expected cruelty and unexpected kindness, Duryea takes what might have been mere melodrama and turns it into a perceptive examination of one shattered soul. The other fine star of this race-against-the-clock programmer is an unglamorous, lunch-bucket L.A. rarely captured on film.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 31, 1951
74 years ago
Runtime
1h 15m
75 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Arrowhead Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chicago Calling about?
Bill Cannon (Dan Duryea) loses everything to alcohol: his job, his family, his self-respect. Soon after his wife and daughter leave him, he receives word his little girl has been injured in a car a...
Who directed Chicago Calling?
Chicago Calling was directed by John Reinhardt.
How long is Chicago Calling?
Chicago Calling has a runtime of 1 hours and 15 minutes (75 minutes total).
When was Chicago Calling released?
Chicago Calling was released on December 31, 1951 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Chicago Calling?
The main cast of Chicago Calling includes Dan Duryea, Mary Anderson, Gordon Gebert, Ross Elliott, Melinda Casey.