Chicago Calling
$53 means life or death to him!
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.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: Chicago Calling
- Genres: Drama, Thriller
- Release Date: 1951-12-31
- Runtime: 75 minutes
- Rating: 7/10 (2 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Arrowhead Pictures
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 2.5369
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew
Dan Duryea
as Bill Cannon
Mary Anderson
as Mary Cannon
Gordon Gebert
as Bobby
Ross Elliott
as Jim
Melinda Casey
as Nancy Cannon
Judy Brubaker
as Babs Kimball
Marcia Mae Jones
as Peggy (as Marsha Jones)
Marsha Jones
as Peggy
Roy Engel
as Pete
Jean Harvey
as Christine
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chicago Calling?▼
Chicago Calling is a Drama, Thriller movie directed by . It was released on 1951-12-31.
Who are the main actors in Chicago Calling?▼
The main cast includes Dan Duryea, Mary Anderson, Gordon Gebert, Ross Elliott, Melinda Casey, .
Where can I watch Chicago Calling online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Chicago Calling is available.
Is Chicago Calling based on a true story?▼
$53 means life or death to him!
What is the IMDb rating of Chicago Calling?▼
Chicago Calling has an IMDb rating of 7/10 based on 2 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Chicago Calling?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Chicago Calling?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Arrowhead Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Chicago Calling filmed?▼
Chicago Calling was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Chicago Calling?▼
The total runtime of Chicago Calling is 75 minutes.
Is Chicago Calling suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to Chicago Calling?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Chicago Calling.
Does Chicago Calling have a post-credit scene?▼
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