The Silent One(1984)
A Story of Superstition, Ignorance, Reason and Love.
The Silent One Synopsis
A baby is washed up on a Pacific Island and is adopted by a childless woman. The tribal priest takes an instant dislike to the child, proclaiming him a demon. The child is deaf and mute and therefore excluded from hunting with the other young men. Out of loneliness, he befriends a white turtle. When a drought befalls the island, the priest blames the silent one. When the chief protects the boy, the priest plots the chiefs' downfall.
The Silent One (1984) is a family and drama film directed by Yvonne Mackay, released on June 14, 1984 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Telo Malese, George Henare, Anzac Wallace and Rongo tupatea Kahu. Viewers rate it 5.2 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Yvonne Mackay
- Writers:
- Ian Mune
- Producers:
- Dave Gibson
- Composer:
- Jenny McLeod
- Production:
- The Gibson Group
- Status:
- Released
The Silent One Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Telo Malese
Telo Malese
as Jonasi
George Henare
as Paui Te Po
Anzac Wallace
as Tasiri
- Rongo tupatea Kahu
Rongo tupatea Kahu
as Taruga
- Anthony Gilbert
Anthony Gilbert
as Aesake
Pat Evison
as Luisa
Key crew
Directed by Yvonne Mackay, written by Ian Mune, produced by Dave Gibson.
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The Silent One Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.2/10 from 4 ratings.
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The Silent One – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Silent One online?
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The Silent One (1984) is currently available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Silent One?
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The main cast of The Silent One (1984) includes Telo Malese, George Henare, Anzac Wallace, Rongo tupatea Kahu and Anthony Gilbert. The film was directed by Yvonne Mackay. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Silent One released?
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The Silent One was released on June 14, 1984 and runs for 1h 32m.
Is The Silent One worth watching?
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The Silent One (1984) holds an average rating of 5.2 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy family and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.