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| Dead Silence | 
| Director: Daniel Petrie, Jr.
Actors: Kim Coates, Lolita Davidovich, James Garner, Marlee Matlin, James Villemaire
Studio: Hbo Home Video
Category: DVD
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (6 reviews)
Sales Rank: 40799
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dvd-video, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Media: DVD
Running Time: 99 minutes
Number Of Items: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: D91385D
UPC: 026359138522
EAN: 0026359138522
ASIN: B000A2XAP0
Release Date: August 30, 2005
Theatrical Release Date: January 11, 1997
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Product Description
Three escaped convicts hijack a shool bus and end up trapped at an abandoned slaughterhouse in a hostage situation they didn't plan. But their problems are just beginning. They discover that the children and their teacher (marlee Matlin) are deaf-- and that the FBI has been called in to negotiate their freedom. headed up by agent John Potter (James Garner). When the convicts murder the school bus driver in cold blood to prove they mean business the FBI faces a stalemate. What stands between Potter and the hostages' freedom is more than just the killers. Up against a disgruntled local police force a corrupt D.A. and a Pittsburgh Police Officer (Lolita Davidovich) with more than the safety of the hostages on her mind Potter will have to keep alert if he is to save the mission from ending in DEAD SILENCE.Running Time: 99 min.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: ACTION/ADVENTURE UPC: 026359138522
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This unusually taut thriller features James Garner playing against type as John Potter, a humorless FBI agent negotiating with an escaped convict, who, along with two cronies, has kidnapped a school bus full of deaf students and their teacher (Marlee Matlin). Stashed in an abandoned slaughterhouse, which is as much a character as the people in this HBO movie, the convicts and their prisoners sweat out Potter's refusal to give in to demands, despite the fact that he lost hostages--and the public's faith--his last time around. Garner gives his usual sterling performance, Kim Coates is an evil surprise as the ringleader of the convicts, and Matlin is fine, but underused, in a wordless performance. Lolita Davidovich comes in late in the game to tie up the loose ends and give the ending its punch. Director Daniel Petrie Jr. sets up the action during opening credits, an efficiency mirrored throughout the movie and capped off by an unexpected, but not out-of-the-blue ending. Donald Stewart (Missing) based his tightly written screenplay on Jeffrey Deaver's novel A Maiden's Grave. --Kimberly Heinrichs
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 Dead Silence July 28, 2008
Jeffrey Deaver is one of my favorite authors. "Dead Silence" is based on his novel, "A Maiden's Grave." The movie is reasonably true to the book, except for changing the title and leaving out the reason for the original title. I thought the casting was excellent. I enjoyed it very much and will keep it on my shelf.
 Riveting! July 7, 2008
I found this suspense thriller excellent--in writing, acting, directing, and setting. There was continuous conflict, danger, surprises, and suspense. The characters were believable, and it had one great twist near the end which took me by surprise. Thoroughly entertaining! Get it!
Murder at the Old Mill August 20, 2007
When some deaf mute students are taken hostage by three murderous escape convicts the odds don't look good for them. They are taken to an abandoned old mill along the Niagara River and the water is treacherous with the falls not far away. Fortuntely three adults are in there group so just maybe they have a chance. Or so you think until one is shot when the convicts demands aren't met. Will they be met? Will they find a way to escape? Will they survive? The answers may be depend upon their teacher played by Marlee Matlin.
A fairly suspenseful TV Movie with a good cast including James Garner and Marlee Matlin. Garner plays a hostage negotiator for the FBI. Things get complicated when the Deputy Governor turns up and it turns out a couple million dollars is hidden in the mill. And to make matters worse there is subterfuge and corruption involving a woman and a man the police haven't identified yet. The cast and production values are great. Not a bad storyline as well. Although I have seen a couple other hostage movies this was not like anything I have seen before. I was impressed with the screenplay based on a book. I recommend this one as a purchase. Good replayability. If you enjoyed this be sure to catch "The Fan" and "Hear No Evil".
NEGOTIATING THRILLS February 20, 2004
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
DEAD SILENCE is based on Jeffery Deavers' excellent "A Maiden's Grave," and as is in most instances, the book is better than the movie. But to screenwriter Donald Stewart's credit, his script maintains much of Deavers' plotting and nuances to be a credible adaptation.
A busload of deaf mute students is held hostage by a notorious bankrobber, played with effective and cold mania by the underrated Kim Coates. The schoolteacher (Marlee Matlin) is heroic in trying to come up with ways to get her kids out of this mess. But FBI negotiator John Potter (played with controlled excellence by the ever dependable James Garner) has his own way of dealing with the hostage situation.
There are some nifty plot twists (a norm for the crafty Deavers) and the cast plays them out well. Director Daniel J. Petrie, Jr., focuses on the characterizations with minimal over-wrought histrionics. Charles Martin Smith plays the swarmy assistant attorney general; Scott Speedman in an early role plays the heroic Stevie; and Lolita Davidovich comes on late as a hostage negotiator who has had her turn with Coates.
A sharp, intelligent thriller.
 Dead Silence June 29, 2003
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
After escaping from prison and crashing their car, three psychopathic killers hi-jack a bus full of deaf children and their teacher and take them hostage in a slaughter-house. The FBI arrive at the scene and it's up to the tired cheif (James Garner) to negotiate with the criminals over a cell-phone.Although it begins promisingly, the comunication between Garner and the criminals becomes tedious after some time, and the action doesn't pick up until the lone twist is reveiled. Lack of surprises and action doesn't help either. Garner is good in the role he plays. If you like this film, I also recommend "The Taking Of Pelem 123". Overall: 3 stars Rated R for some graphic violence, language, and explicit sexual dialogue.
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