Chicago Calling(1951)
$53 means life or death to him!
Chicago Calling 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.
Chicago Calling (1951) is a drama and thriller film directed by John Reinhardt, released on December 31, 1951 with a runtime of 1h 15m. It stars Dan Duryea, Mary Anderson, Gordon Gebert and Ross Elliott. Viewers rate it 7.7 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- John Reinhardt
- Writers:
- John Reinhardt, Peter Berneis
- Producers:
- Peter Berneis
- Cinematographer:
- Robert De Grasse
- Composer:
- Heinz Roemheld
- Production:
- Arrowhead Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Chicago Calling Cast & Crew
Main cast
Dan Duryea
as Bill Cannon
Mary Anderson
as Mary Cannon
- Gordon Gebert
Gordon Gebert
as Bobby
Ross Elliott
as Jim
Melinda Casey
as Nancy Cannon
- Judy Brubaker
Judy Brubaker
as Babs Kimball
Marcia Mae Jones
as Peggy (as Marsha Jones)
- Marsha Jones
Marsha Jones
as Peggy
- Roy Engel
Roy Engel
as Pete
- Jean Harvey
Jean Harvey
as Christine
Steve Pendleton
as Police Lt. Ryan
Gene Roth
as Guard
Key crew
Directed by John Reinhardt, written by John Reinhardt and Peter Berneis, produced by Peter Berneis.
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Chicago Calling Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.7/10 from 3 ratings.
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Chicago Calling – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Chicago Calling?
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The main cast of Chicago Calling (1951) includes Dan Duryea, Mary Anderson, Gordon Gebert, Ross Elliott and Melinda Casey. The film was directed by John Reinhardt. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Chicago Calling released?
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Chicago Calling was released on December 31, 1951 and runs for 1h 15m.
Is Chicago Calling worth watching?
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Chicago Calling (1951) holds an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.