The Cry (1984)
Ulster 1959. A young journalist visiting his quiet hometown is awakened by a scream in the night. He catches sight of a youth being beaten up and dragged away. When he investigates, witnesses seem to melt away, and life-long friends reveal a sinister indifference. Or is it fear?
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Adrian DunbarPeter DouglasMichael DuffyMr. Douglas
Doreen KeoghMrs. Douglas
Carol MooreSiobhanPeter QuigleyJoe DoomRio FanningDermot Concannon
Breffni McKennaMichael Ferguson
Derek Lord'B' Special SergeantDavid Huntley'B' SpecialTrevor Moore'B' SpecialJohn KeeganGeorge HarbinsonMichael GormleyCarneyMovie DNA
Genre affinityDramaDialogue densityDramaPacingShortDirector preference164323Actor preference170252 · 19111 · 323586Country preferenceGb
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Frequently asked questions about The Cry
What is The Cry about?
Ulster 1959. A young journalist visiting his quiet hometown is awakened by a scream in the night. He catches sight of a youth being beaten up and dragged away. When he investigates, witnesses seem to melt away, and life-long friends reveal a sinister indifference. Or is it fear?
How long is The Cry?
The Cry has a runtime of 50 minutes.