Siege
Nobody hears you scream... and nobody cares!
1978 · 100 min · ★ 6.8 · Crime, TV Movie
A drama about a community of senior citizens who are terrorized by a ruthless neighborhood gang. After learning that the police are stymied because the victims are too scared to testify against the bullying leader, a semi-retired toolmaker decides to take a stand.
Directed by Richard Pearce
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Martin Balsam Henry Fancher -
Sylvia Sidney Lillian Gordon -
Dorian Harewood Simon -
James Sutorius Lt. Don Riegel -
Rashel Novikoff Mrs. Shapiro -
Antonia Rey Mrs. Terranova - A Albert M. Ottenheimer Mr. Lubin
- L Lesslie Nicol Mrs. Doyle
- T Ted Butler Mr. Johnson
- J Joseph Sullivan Mr. Hegen
- J Jety Herlick Mrs. Mikowski
- M Mila Conway Mrs. Comacho
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