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Blast of Silence

Blast of Silence

An unforgettable experience in suspense! ... as seconds tick off a timetable ... for murder!

19617.01h 17m

Overview

A hired killer from Cleveland has a job to do on a second-string mob boss in New York. But a special girl from his past and a fat gun dealer with pet rats get in his way.

Directed by Allen Baron
Written by Will Sparks, Allen Baron, Waldo Salt
Produced by Merrill S. Brody
Box OfficeBudget: $65K0

Top Cast

Allen Baron

Allen Baron

Frank Bono

Molly McCarthy

Molly McCarthy

Lori

Larry Tucker

Larry Tucker

Big Ralph

B

Bill DePrato

Joe Boniface

P

Peter H. Clune

Troiano

D

Danny Meehan

Petey

J

Joe Bubbico

Body Guard

Gil Rogers

Gil Rogers

Gangster

R

Ruth Kaner

Cleaning Woman

H

Howard Mann

Body Guard

Themes & Keywords

new york cityhitmanfilm noirmurderchristmas

About Blast of Silence

Blast of Silence is a crime, drama, thriller film released in 1961 exploring themes of new york city, hitman, film noir, murder, christmas. Directed by Allen Baron, it stars Allen Baron, Molly McCarthy, Larry Tucker. A hired killer from Cleveland has a job to do on a second-string mob boss in New York. But a special girl from his past and a fat gun dealer with pet rats get in his way.

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