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Release Year1996
Runtime1h 49m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes3
DirectorAvery Crounse
WritersAvery Crounse
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.3 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsCries of Silence
About Cries of Silence
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.
Directed by Avery Crounse, Cries of Silence leans on a strong ensemble — Kathleen York, Karen Black, Ed Nelson — 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 1996.
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