Movie

Chicago Calling

“$53 means life or death to him!”

★ 7.7(3)19511h 15m

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Good to know

Director: John Reinhardt
Release date: 1951-12-31
Runtime: 1h 15m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Arrowhead Pictures

About Chicago Calling

Chicago Calling is a 1951 movie in the Drama and Thriller genres, directed by John Reinhardt, starring Dan Duryea, Mary Anderson and Gordon Gebert. It has a runtime of 1 hour 15 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.7/10 from 3 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Chicago Calling in Italy — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Dan Duryea

Bill Cannon

Mary Anderson

Mary Cannon

Gordon Gebert

Bobby

Ross Elliott

Jim

Melinda Casey

Nancy Cannon

Judy Brubaker

Babs Kimball

Marcia Mae Jones

Peggy (as Marsha Jones)

Marsha Jones

Peggy

Roy Engel

Pete

Jean Harvey

Christine

Steve Pendleton

Police Lt. Ryan

Gene Roth

Guard

Themes & keywords

parent child relationshipfilm noirlos angeles, californiapoverty

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Chicago Calling in Italy?+

Chicago Calling is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Italy. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Chicago Calling on Netflix?+

Chicago Calling is not on Netflix in Italy right now.

How long is Chicago Calling?+

Chicago Calling has a runtime of 1 hour 15 minutes (75 minutes).

Who stars in Chicago Calling?+

Chicago Calling stars Dan Duryea, Mary Anderson, Gordon Gebert, Ross Elliott and Melinda Casey.

When did Chicago Calling come out?+

Chicago Calling is a 1951 movie directed by John Reinhardt.

What genre is Chicago Calling?+

Chicago Calling is Drama and Thriller film.

Who directed Chicago Calling?+

Chicago Calling was directed by John Reinhardt.