Silent Tongue
“Justice can never be silenced.”
Synopsis
Mad with grief after the death of his Kiowa wife, Roe awaits death under a tree with her body beside him. She begins to haunt him because he won't bury her. His father, who bought him the wife, thinks her sister might reason with Roe.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 1, 1994
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 22, 1994
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sam Shepard
- Screenplay & Story
- Sam Shepard
- Original Score
- Patrick O'Hearn
- Original Title
- Silent Tongue
- Country of Origin
- France, Netherlands, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Mire, Belbo Films, Canal+
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sam Shepard
Sam Shepard
Patrick O'Hearn
Jack Conroy
Bill Yahraus
Ludi Boeken, Carolyn Pfeiffer
Department Leadership Roster
Sam Shepard
Director
Ludi Boeken
Producer
Carolyn Pfeiffer
Producer
Sam Shepard
Writer
Bill Yahraus
Editor
Jack Conroy
Director of Photography
Cary White
Production Design
Patrick O'Hearn
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Silent Tongue
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Silent Tongue about?
Mad with grief after the death of his Kiowa wife, Roe awaits death under a tree with her body beside him. She begins to haunt him because he won't bury her. His father, who bought him the wife, thinks her sister might reason with Roe.
Who directed Silent Tongue?
Silent Tongue was directed by Sam Shepard.
Who stars in Silent Tongue?
The principal cast of Silent Tongue includes Alan Bates, Richard Harris, River Phoenix, Dermot Mulroney, Tantoo Cardinal.
When was Silent Tongue released and how long is it?
Silent Tongue was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for Silent Tongue?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Silent Tongue was composed by Patrick O'Hearn.