Silence(1971)
沈黙 SILENCE
Silence Synopsis
In 17th-century Japan, two Portuguese Jesuit priests seek their mentor, who is rumoured to have committed apostasy, and to propagate Catholicism.
Silence (1971) is a drama and history film directed by Masahiro Shinoda, released on November 13, 1971 with a runtime of 2h 10m. It stars David Lampson, Mako, Eiji Okada and Rokkō Toura. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 40 ratings.
- Director:
- Masahiro Shinoda
- Writers:
- Masahiro Shinoda, Shūsaku Endō, Shūsaku Endō
- Producers:
- Kiyoshi Nonomura, Kinshirō Kuzui, Tadasuke Ômura
- Cinematographer:
- Kazuo Miyagawa
- Composer:
- Toru Takemitsu
- Production:
- Hyogensha-Mako International
- Status:
- Released
Silence (1971) Trailer
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Silence Cast & Crew
Main cast
David Lampson
as Sebastião Rodrigues
Mako
as Kichijiro
Eiji Okada
as Inoue Chikugonokami
Rokkō Toura
as Interpreter
Noboru Matsuhashi
as Mokichi
Yoshi Katō
as Old man
Taiji Tonoyama
as Prison guard
- Don Kenny
Don Kenny
as Francisco Garrpe
Yasunori Irikawa
as Okada Saemon
Tetsuro Tamba
as Cristóvão Ferreira
Yoshiko Mita
as Woman in Maruyama
Shima Iwashita
as Kiku
Key crew
Directed by Masahiro Shinoda, written by Masahiro Shinoda, Shūsaku Endō and Shūsaku Endō, produced by Kiyoshi Nonomura, Kinshirō Kuzui and Tadasuke Ômura.
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Silence Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 40 ratings.
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Silence – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Silence online?
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Silence (1971) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Silence?
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The main cast of Silence (1971) includes David Lampson, Mako, Eiji Okada, Rokkō Toura and Noboru Matsuhashi. The film was directed by Masahiro Shinoda. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Silence released?
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Silence was released on November 13, 1971 and runs for 2h 10m.
Is Silence worth watching?
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Silence (1971) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 40 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Silence?
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Yes. The official Silence trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.