Code of Silence
Seen it?1985 | 101 min | Action, Crime, Thriller
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a lukewarm 5.9 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime fans, anyone who likes to be kept guessing and action fans. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Tense, gritty.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 41 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect violence.
A Chicago cop is caught in the middle of a gang war while his own comrades shun him because he wants to take an irresponsible cop down.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
68% on Rotten Tomatoes, 64 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
5.9 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$20 million worldwide on a $7 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 82K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Andrew Davis
- Chuck NorrisEddie Cusack
- Mike GenoveseTony Luna
- Henry SilvaLuis Comacho
- Bert RemsenCommander Kates
- Ralph FoodyCragie
- Nathan DavisFelix Scalese
- Allen HamiltonTed Pirelli
- Joe GuzaldoDet. Nick Kopalas
- Molly HaganDiana Luna
- Ron DeanDet. Brennan