Dead Silence (1997)
R 11 Jan 1997 • Action, Crime, Drama • 1h 45m
Three escaped convicts from prison take a group of deaf students hostage and hold them captive to keep the authorities at bay. FBI agent John Potter (James Garner) leads the FBIs hostage rescue team in their efforts to get the kids released without harm and also to capture the escapees. The children's teacher Melanie (Marlee Matlin), uses sign language to assist the agents in expediting surrender of the convicts.
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Language:
English, American Sign
Awards:
1 win & 3 nominations
Country:
United States, Canada
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DVD Release Date:
22 Nov 2016
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