The Silent Enemy(1930)
The epic of the American Indian made in the North Ontario Wilds.
The Silent Enemy Synopsis
In the Canadian Northwest, the Chippewa tribe struggles to find food before the onset of winter.
The Silent Enemy (1930) is a documentary and drama film directed by H.P. Carver, released on August 2, 1930 with a runtime of 1h 24m. It stars Chief Yellow Robe, Chief Buffalo Child Long Lance, Chief Akawanush and Molly Spotted Elk. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 11 ratings.
- Director:
- H.P. Carver
- Writers:
- W. Douglas Burden
- Producers:
- W. Douglas Burden, William C. Chanler
- Cinematographer:
- Marcel Le Picard
- Production:
- Burden-Chanler Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Silent Enemy Cast & Crew
Main cast
Chief Yellow Robe
as Chetoga, tribe leader
Chief Buffalo Child Long Lance
as Baluk, mighty hunter
- Chief Akawanush
Chief Akawanush
as Dagwan, medicine man
Molly Spotted Elk
as Neewa, Chetoga's daughter
- Cheeka
Cheeka
as Cheeka, Chetoga's son
- Mali Spotted Elk
Mali Spotted Elk
Key crew
Directed by H.P. Carver, written by W. Douglas Burden, produced by W. Douglas Burden and William C. Chanler.
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The Silent Enemy Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 11 ratings.
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The Silent Enemy – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Silent Enemy online?
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The Silent Enemy (1930) is available to stream on fuboTV, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Silent Enemy?
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The main cast of The Silent Enemy (1930) includes Chief Yellow Robe, Chief Buffalo Child Long Lance, Chief Akawanush, Molly Spotted Elk and Cheeka. The film was directed by H.P. Carver. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Silent Enemy released?
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The Silent Enemy was released on August 2, 1930 and runs for 1h 24m.
Is The Silent Enemy worth watching?
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The Silent Enemy (1930) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 11 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.