The Silence of the Sea(1949)
Le Silence de la mer
The Silence of the Sea Synopsis
In a small town in WWII France, a German officer is billeted in the house of an elderly man and his niece who resist the occupation by refusing to interact with him, even as he speaks to them candidly about his life and hopes for the future of France and Germany.
The Silence of the Sea (1949) is a drama and war film directed by Jean-Pierre Melville, released on April 22, 1949 with a runtime of 1h 27m. It stars Howard Vernon, Nicole Stéphane, Jean-Marie Robain and Amy Aaröe. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 142 ratings.
- Director:
- Jean-Pierre Melville
- Writers:
- Jean-Pierre Melville, Jean-Pierre Melville, Vercors
- Cinematographer:
- Henri Decaë
- Composer:
- Edgar Bischoff
- Production:
- Melville Productions, Organisation Générale Cinématographique
- Status:
- Released
The Silence of the Sea (1949) Trailer
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The Silence of the Sea Cast & Crew
Main cast
Howard Vernon
as Werner von Ebrennac
Nicole Stéphane
as La Nièce
Jean-Marie Robain
as L'Oncle
Amy Aaröe
as La Fiancée
- Georges Patrix
Georges Patrix
as L'Ordonnance
- Denis Sadier
Denis Sadier
as L'Ami
- Rudelle
Rudelle
as L'Allemand
- Max Fromm
Max Fromm
as L'Allemand
Claude Vernier
as L'Allemand
- Max Hermann
Max Hermann
as L'Allemand
- Fritz Schmiedel
Fritz Schmiedel
as L'Allemand
Key crew
Directed by Jean-Pierre Melville, written by Jean-Pierre Melville, Jean-Pierre Melville and Vercors.
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The Silence of the Sea Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 142 ratings.
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The Silence of the Sea – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Silence of the Sea online?
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The Silence of the Sea (1949) is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Silence of the Sea?
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The main cast of The Silence of the Sea (1949) includes Howard Vernon, Nicole Stéphane, Jean-Marie Robain, Amy Aaröe and Georges Patrix. The film was directed by Jean-Pierre Melville. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Silence of the Sea released?
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The Silence of the Sea was released on April 22, 1949 and runs for 1h 27m.
Is The Silence of the Sea worth watching?
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The Silence of the Sea (1949) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 142 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Silence of the Sea?
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