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Cast
Michael Craig
as Capt. Hugh Dallas
Peter Cushing
as Capt. Clive Judd
Bernard Lee
as Capt. George Gort
Elizabeth Seal
as Charlotte Gort
George Sanders
as Sir Arnold Hobbes
André Morell
as Capt. Edward Manningham
Gordon Jackson
as Capt. Jock Bateson
Charles Tingwell
as Capt. Braddock
Noel Willman
as Nigel Pickering
Delphi Lawrence
as Joyce Mitchell
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1960
Runtime1h 28m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Thriller
Votes12
DirectorCharles Frend
WritersRobert Westerby
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.8 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsCone of Silence
About Cone of Silence
A seasoned pilot is condemned for an error which causes a crash. The pilot later dies in a crash with similar circumstances and an examiner looks for scientific reasons for the crashes.
Directed by Charles Frend, Cone of Silence leans on a strong ensemble — Michael Craig, Peter Cushing, Bernard Lee — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1960.
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