Locked in Silence
Originally released in 1999. Locked in Silence is a drama/tv movie film. directed by Bruce Pittman.
Starring Bonnie Bedelia, Bruce Davison, and Dan Hedaya
Synopsis
A story of a young boy who becomes an elective mute after witnessing what he believes to be the killing by his older brother of a teenage boy. The young boy's brother then tells him not to say anything because of the trouble it would cause in the family... so he doesn't say anything again. The problem is that the young boy so enjoys his acceptance by others of his mutism that it brings his family, a loving and caring farm family, to the brink of financial ruin in medical and psychological costs to cure him. Based on a true story, this is the intelligent telling of a family in crisis, and the work of doctors in dealing with this mental illness.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1999
27 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (6 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Locked in Silence about?
A story of a young boy who becomes an elective mute after witnessing what he believes to be the killing by his older brother of a teenage boy. The young boy's brother then tells him not to say anyt...
Who directed Locked in Silence?
Locked in Silence was directed by Bruce Pittman.
How long is Locked in Silence?
Locked in Silence has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Locked in Silence released?
Locked in Silence was released on January 1, 1999 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Locked in Silence?
The main cast of Locked in Silence includes Bonnie Bedelia, Bruce Davison, Dan Hedaya, Marc Donato, Bill Switzer.