Blast of Silence (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1961, Blast of Silence is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Allen Baron, running about 77 minutes. “An unforgettable experience in suspense! ... as seconds tick off a timetable ... for murder!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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, each gets in his way.
Who’s in it. Blast of Silence stars Allen Baron as Frank Bono, Molly McCarthy as Lori, Larry Tucker as Big Ralph and Bill DePrato as Joe Boniface, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Blast of Silence has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Blast of Silence page.
If you liked it. Fans of Blast of Silence tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Blast of Silence (1961)?
- In US, Blast of Silence is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Blast of Silence worth watching?
- Blast of Silence holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Blast of Silence?
- Blast of Silence stars Allen Baron, Molly McCarthy, Larry Tucker, Bill DePrato and Peter H. Clune.
- When was Blast of Silence released?
- Blast of Silence was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.