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A Cry in the Wilderness

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1974 · 74 min Thriller TV Movie
6.0 / 10 · TMDB

The father of a wilderness family gets bitten by a skunk, and fearing rabies, chains himself to a barn to protect his family should he go mad. He orders his son not to come near him no matter how persuasive or rational his appearance or argument. However, the creek dries up, indicating an upstream blockage and an imminent flood. Several trips upstream by the son have failed to locate the blockage and now Dad wants to be released...

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Year 1974
Country United States of America
Genre Thriller, TV Movie
Director Gordon Hessler
Runtime 74 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.0/10 (1 votes)

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A Cry in the Wilderness has mixed reviews with a rating of 6.0/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.

Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.

A classic from 1974. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.

— MovieFinder Editorial

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