Silence of the North(1981)
Silence of the North Synopsis
Director Allan King's 1981 drama, based on true events, stars Ellen Burstyn as a strong-willed woman struggling to survive with her family in the Canadian wilderness.
Silence of the North (1981) is a drama and adventure film directed by Allan King, released on October 23, 1981 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Ellen Burstyn, Gordon Pinsent, Tom Skerritt and Colin Fox. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Allan King
- Writers:
- Ben East, Patricia Louisianna Knop
- Cinematographer:
- Richard Leiterman
- Production:
- Universal Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Silence of the North Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ellen Burstyn
as Olive Frederickson
Gordon Pinsent
as John Frederickson
Tom Skerritt
as Walter Reamer
Colin Fox
as Arthur Herriot
- Jennifer McKinney
Jennifer McKinney
as Little Olive Reamer
- Donna Dobrijevic
Donna Dobrijevic
as Vala Reamer
- Jeff Banks
Jeff Banks
as Lewis Reamer
David Fox
as Lea Goodwin
Frank C. Turner
as Young Man
Key crew
Directed by Allan King, written by Ben East and Patricia Louisianna Knop.
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Silence of the North Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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Silence of the North – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Silence of the North?
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The main cast of Silence of the North (1981) includes Ellen Burstyn, Gordon Pinsent, Tom Skerritt, Colin Fox and Jennifer McKinney. The film was directed by Allan King. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Silence of the North released?
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Silence of the North was released on October 23, 1981 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is Silence of the North worth watching?
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Silence of the North (1981) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.