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The Whistle at Eaton Falls (1951): Cast

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The Whistle at Eaton Falls is a 1951 drama directed by Robert Siodmak, starring Ernest Borgnine as Bill Street, Arthur O'Connell and Murray Hamilton. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes.

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The Whistle at Eaton Falls (1951) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 36m (96 min)
Director
Robert Siodmak
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Whistle at Eaton Falls About?

The premise of The Whistle at Eaton Falls without spoilers.

A newly promoted plant supervisor finds himself in the position of having to announce a layoff of his fellow workers.

The Whistle at Eaton Falls Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

The Whistle at Eaton Falls Cast & Characters

Ernest Borgnine leads the cast as Bill Street, with Arthur O'Connell as Jim Brewster and Murray Hamilton as Al Webster. Directed by Robert Siodmak; 18 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Robert Siodmak

More films directed by Robert Siodmak: The Fight for Rome II - The Betrayal, The Fight for Rome, Custer of the West and Pyramid of the Sun God.

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The Whistle at Eaton Falls Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Whistle at Eaton Falls.

Whistle At Eaton Falls (1951) - Trailer

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FAQ

The Whistle at Eaton Falls FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Whistle at Eaton Falls, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Whistle at Eaton Falls?

The Whistle at Eaton Falls runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).

When was The Whistle at Eaton Falls released?

The Whistle at Eaton Falls was released on August 2, 1951.

Who directed The Whistle at Eaton Falls?

The Whistle at Eaton Falls was directed by Robert Siodmak.

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Who is in the cast of The Whistle at Eaton Falls?

The Whistle at Eaton Falls stars Ernest Borgnine as Bill Street, Arthur O'Connell as Jim Brewster and Murray Hamilton as Al Webster, among 18 credited actors.

Does The Whistle at Eaton Falls have a post-credit scene?

No. The Whistle at Eaton Falls has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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