The World in Silence
Synopsis
College student Sarah Richards is alone in fearing and disliking the new teaching machines but even she does not foresee the terrifying situation that arises when her supervisor, Stephen Kershaw, re-arranges the machines to conform with revised fire regulations.
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Mark Eden
Stephen Kershaw
Deborah Watling
Sarah Richards
Sara Aimson
Freda
John Allison
Geoffrey Harrison
John Baskcomb
Eric Lonsbury
Erik Chitty
Dr. Hammond
Noel Davis
Davison
Susan Field
Mrs. Richards
Kenneth Gardnier
George
Nadine George
Florrie
Richard Hampton
Chief Supt. Mailer
Keith Pyott
General Harboard
Stephen Whittaker
Harold
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Naomi Capon
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Imison, John Rankine, Robert Gould
- Original Title
- The World in Silence
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- BBC TV
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Naomi Capon
Michael Imison, John Rankine, Robert Gould
Irene Shubik
Department Leadership Roster
Naomi Capon
Director
Irene Shubik
Producer
William McCrow
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
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What is The World in Silence about?
College student Sarah Richards is alone in fearing and disliking the new teaching machines but even she does not foresee the terrifying situation that arises when her supervisor, Stephen Kershaw, re-arranges the machines to conform with revised fire regulations.
Who directed The World in Silence?
The World in Silence was directed by Naomi Capon.
Who stars in The World in Silence?
The principal cast of The World in Silence includes Mark Eden, Deborah Watling, Sara Aimson, John Allison, John Baskcomb.
When was The World in Silence released and how long is it?
The World in Silence was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The World in Silence?
The World in Silence holds official age classifications: GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.).