The Silent Hour
2024 film by Brad Anderson
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The Silent Hour is a 2024 American crime thriller film directed by Brad Anderson, written by Dan Hall, and starring Joel Kinnaman, Sandra Mae Frank, Mekhi Phifer, and Mark Strong.
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| Directed by | Brad Anderson |
| Written by | Dan Hall |
| Produced by | Eric Paquette |
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| Cinematography | Daniel Aranyó |
| Edited by | Matt Lyon |
| Music by | Anton Sanko |
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| Distributed by | Republic Pictures |
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Running time | 99 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
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| Box office | $322,064[2] |
The film was released in the United States on October 11, 2024, by Republic Pictures.
Premise
Sixteen months after an on-the-job accident leaves him with hearing loss, a Boston police detective and his partner are drawn into a life-threatening conflict. They must protect a deaf murder witness who lives in a vulnerable apartment building. The antagonist, Lynch, leads a team of crooks and corrupt cops, determined to eliminate the witness to prevent her from testifying, creating a tense standoff within the apartment complex.[3]
Cast
- Joel Kinnaman as Detective Frank Shaw
- Sandra Mae Frank as Ava Fremont
- Mekhi Phifer as Mason Lynch
- Mark Strong as Detective Doug Slater
- Michael Eklund as Angel Flores
- Djinda Kane as the medic
- Katrina Lupi as Sam Shaw
Production
In October 2022, it was announced that Kinnaman was cast in the film.[4] In November 2022, it was announced that Strong was cast in the film.[5] In January 2023, it was announced that Frank and Phifer were added to the cast.[6]
In February 2024, it was announced that Republic Pictures acquired North American and Asian pay TV distribution rights to the film, which was filmed in Malta and Toronto in 2023.[3] In April 2023, filming took place in Downtown Kitchener, Ontario.[7]
Release
The film was released in the United States on October 11, 2024.[8]
Reception
The film has a 70% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 20 reviews, with an average rating of 5.7/10.[9]
