Code of Silence (1985): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Code of Silence is a 1985 action thriller directed by Andrew Davis, starring Henry Silva, Bert Remsen and Chuck Norris. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes and earned $20.3 million worldwide. Critics gave it 64 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.0/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 41m (101 min)
- Director
- Andrew Davis
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Orion Pictures
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is Code of Silence About?
The premise of Code of Silence without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During the vibrant mod culture of 1960s London, Detective Nipper Read confronts escalating crime and a pervasive sense of corruption. Tasked with restoring order, he finds himself facing immense pressure and moral dilemmas as he investigates the notorious Kray twins. Navigating a dangerous web of intimidation, Read must decide how far he’s willing to go to achieve justice and break the code of silence surrounding the city's underworld.
Code of Silence Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- gang
- gang leader
- brother brother relationship
- opening action scene
- father daughter relationship
- moral dilemma
- beard
- urban setting
- justice
- italian american
- fight on a train roof
- neo noir
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- police captain
- drug dealer
- electronic music score
- suspense
- 1980s
- police station
- machismo
- mafia boss
- police officer killed
- mob boss
- detective
- cigarette smoking
- maverick cop
- police brutality
- sawed off shotgun
- torture
- interrogation
- police shootout
- police corruption
- corrupt cop
- police chase
- street shootout
- action hero
- warehouse
- warrior
- bravery
- brawl
- courage
- mixed martial arts
- hero
- martial artist
- martial arts master
- beating
- beaten to death
- heroism
- final showdown
- fight to the death
- mobster
Code of Silence Cast
Henry Silva leads the cast, with Bert Remsen and Chuck Norris. Directed by Andrew Davis; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Andrew Davis
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Code of Silence Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Code of Silence 64 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.0/10.
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IMDb 6.0 /10
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Metacritic 64 Metascore
User score 7.8
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TMDB 59% User score
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Code of Silence Plot Summary
What happens in Code of Silence from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In Chicago’s Uptown, Eddie Cusack, a seasoned sergeant, leads a sting aimed at dismantling a Colombian cocaine network headed by Luis Comacho. The operation unravels when gunmen disguised as painters crash the exchange, spraying the street with gunfire. Several Colombians fall, Cusack’s partner Dorato is wounded, and two of Luna’s men are killed. In the chaotic aftermath, an aging cop named Cragie commits a grave misstep by killing an unarmed bystander and planting a gun to feign self-defense, a move that lands him on leave and casts a long shadow over the case.
Full summary
The whole story of Code of Silence, scene by scene
Code of Silence Box Office
Code of Silence grossed $20.3 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$20.3M
- US & Canada
- $20.3M
Code of Silence Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer CODE OF SILENCE Original Trailer [1985]
How Well Do You Know Code of Silence?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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In which city is Code of Silence set?
Cars in Code of Silence
77 cars on screen, including the Police Prowler and the 1975 Pontiac Firebird.
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1975 Cadillac Coupe DeVille Important role -
1978 Cadillac Fleetwood Limousine Important role
Code of Silence Also Known As
21 alternative titles, including “Код на мълчанието” and “Código do Silêncio”.
- Also known as
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- Код на мълчанието
- Código do Silêncio
- Politiets hemmelige våben
- Vaikenemisen laki
- Sale temps pour un flic
- Cusack - Der Schweigsame
- 冲出黑暗街
- 魔鬼机器警察
- Il codice del silenzio
- Kod milczenia
- İz Bırakmayan Silah
- Código de silencio
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- Кодекс молчания
- O Código do Silêncio
- A csend kódja
- Кодекс мовчання
- Zákon mlčení
- 野獣捜査線
- 辣手猛龙
- 싸이렌스
- รหัสแห่งความเงียบ
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Code of Silence FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Code of Silence, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Code of Silence?
Code of Silence runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).
When was Code of Silence released?
Code of Silence was released on May 3, 1985.
Who directed Code of Silence?
Code of Silence was directed by Andrew Davis.
More films by Andrew Davis Who is in the cast of Code of Silence?
Code of Silence stars Henry Silva, Bert Remsen and Chuck Norris, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Code of Silence make at the box office?
Code of Silence grossed $20.3 million worldwide.
How is Code of Silence rated?
Code of Silence has 6.0/10 on IMDb, 64 on Metacritic and 59% on TMDB.
Does Code of Silence have a post-credit scene?
Yes. Code of Silence has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.
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