Silent Tongue(1994)
Justice can never be silenced.
Silent Tongue Synopsis
Mad with grief after the death of his Kiowa wife, Roe awaits death under a tree with her body beside him. She begins to haunt him because he won't bury her. His father, who bought him the wife, thinks her sister might reason with Roe.
Silent Tongue (1994) is a western, horror, drama and romance film directed by Sam Shepard, released on February 1, 1994 with a runtime of 1h 42m. It stars Alan Bates, Richard Harris, River Phoenix and Dermot Mulroney. Viewers rate it 4.7 out of 10 across 21 ratings.
- Director:
- Sam Shepard
- Writers:
- Sam Shepard
- Producers:
- Carolyn Pfeiffer, Ludi Boeken
- Cinematographer:
- Jack Conroy
- Composer:
- Patrick O'Hearn
- Production:
- Mire, Belbo Films, Canal+
- Status:
- Released
Silent Tongue Cast & Crew
Main cast
Alan Bates
as Eamon McCree
Richard Harris
as Prescott Roe
River Phoenix
as Talbot Roe
Dermot Mulroney
as Reeves McCree
Tantoo Cardinal
as Silent Tongue
Bill Irwin
as Comic
Sheila Tousey
as Awbonnie / Ghost
- Jeri Arredondo
Jeri Arredondo
as Velada McCree
- David Shiner
David Shiner
as Straight man
- Jill Momaday
Jill Momaday
as Prostitute
Key crew
Directed by Sam Shepard, written by Sam Shepard, produced by Carolyn Pfeiffer and Ludi Boeken.
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Silent Tongue Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.7/10 from 21 ratings.
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Silent Tongue – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Silent Tongue online?
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Silent Tongue (1994) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Silent Tongue?
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The main cast of Silent Tongue (1994) includes Alan Bates, Richard Harris, River Phoenix, Dermot Mulroney and Tantoo Cardinal. The film was directed by Sam Shepard. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Silent Tongue released?
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Silent Tongue was released on February 1, 1994 and runs for 1h 42m.
Is Silent Tongue worth watching?
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Silent Tongue (1994) holds an average rating of 4.7 out of 10 from 21 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy western, horror and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.