Chicago Calling
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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.
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Where can I watch Chicago Calling?
Chicago Calling (1951) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.
What is Chicago Calling about?
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...
Who directed Chicago Calling?
Chicago Calling (1951) was directed by John Reinhardt. The film is a Drama, Thriller production with a runtime of 1h 15m, rated 7.0/10.
How long is Chicago Calling?
Chicago Calling runs 1h 15m (75 minutes total). Audience rating: 7.0/10 from 2 votes. Genre: Drama, Thriller.
Is Chicago Calling worth watching?
Chicago Calling is rated 7.0/10 by 2 viewers — well-rated and generally recommended. A good pick for Drama and Thriller fans.