Doctor Evan's Silence
Молчание доктора Ивенса
Synopsis
In the surreal aftermath to a plane crash at sea Dr. Evan an eminent scientist is the only survivor to be taken into the confidence of the alien rescuers. He learns that the world with its weapons of mass destruction is not ready for the wonders of the culture of the pacifist visitors. The situation is further complicated by the close relationship that blossoms between the doctor and the female alien, and due to this relationship he is the only survivor allowed to retain his memory of the events, unlike the other survivors including his wife, whose memories are erased.
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Sergei Bondarchuk
Martin Evans
Leonid Obolensky
Zor
Irina Skobtseva
Evelyn Evans
Boris Romanov
Buemi
Oļgerts Kroders
Grass
Robert Daglish
passenger on plane
Valeri Khlevinsky
Fazenda
Igor E. Kuznetsov
Rin
Gunars Placens
Bem
Pranas Piaulokas
Latski
Vladimir Skomarovsky
argentinian
Eliasz Kuziemski
intelligence officer
Inna Kara-Mosko
stewardess
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Budimir Metalnikov
- Screenplay & Story
- Budimir Metalnikov
- Original Score
- Eduard Artemyev
- Original Title
- Молчание доктора Ивенса
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- Mosfilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Budimir Metalnikov
Budimir Metalnikov, Irina Sergievskaya
Eduard Artemyev
Vladimir Bondarev, Yuri Sokol
Roza Rogatkina
Erik Waisberg
Department Leadership Roster
Budimir Metalnikov
Director
Budimir Metalnikov
Screenplay
Vladimir Bondarev
Director of Photography
Yuri Sokol
Director of Photography
Leonid Pertsev
Production Design
Eduard Artemyev
Original Music Composer
Roza Rogatkina
Editor
Vera Romanova
Costume Design
A. Zinger
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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What is Doctor Evan's Silence about?
In the surreal aftermath to a plane crash at sea Dr. Evan an eminent scientist is the only survivor to be taken into the confidence of the alien rescuers. He learns that the world with its weapons of mass destruction is not ready for the wonders of the culture of the pacifist visitors. The situation is further complicated by the close relationship that blossoms between the doctor and the female alien, and due to this relationship he is the only survivor allowed to retain his memory of the events, unlike the other survivors including his wife, whose memories are erased.
Who directed Doctor Evan's Silence?
Doctor Evan's Silence was directed by Budimir Metalnikov.
Who stars in Doctor Evan's Silence?
The principal cast of Doctor Evan's Silence includes Sergei Bondarchuk, Leonid Obolensky, Irina Skobtseva, Boris Romanov, Oļgerts Kroders.
When was Doctor Evan's Silence released and how long is it?
Doctor Evan's Silence was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.
Who composed the musical score for Doctor Evan's Silence?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Doctor Evan's Silence was composed by Eduard Artemyev.