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James Garner
John Potter
Marlee Matlin
Melanie Charrol
Kim Coates
Ted Handy
Lolita Davidovich
Det. Sharon Foster
Scott Speedman
Officer Stevie Cardy
Barry Pepper
Airport officer
Charles Martin Smith
Roland W. Marks
Kenneth Welsh
Sheriff Lenny Budd
James Villemaire
Ray 'Sonny' Bonner
Blu Mankuma
Special Agent Henry Lebow
John Bourgeois
Major Daniel Tremaine
Gary Basaraba
Shephard Wilcox
Barclay Hope
Sheriff Gene Stillwell
Neil Crone
Airport Security Officer
Mimi Kuzyk
Donna Harkstrawn
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 22, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Daniel Petrie Jr.
- Screenplay & Story
- Jeffery Deaver, Donald E. Stewart
- Original Score
- Jonathan Goldsmith
- Original Title
- Dead Silence
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- HBO, Interscope Communications, Maiden Productions, Alliance Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Daniel Petrie Jr.
Jeffery Deaver, Donald E. Stewart
Jonathan Goldsmith
Thomas Burstyn
Ronald Sanders
John Kemeny
Department Leadership Roster
Daniel Petrie Jr.
Director
Ronald Sanders
Editor
John Kemeny
Producer
Csilla Márki
Costume Design
William Beeton
Production Design
Alison Reid
Stunt Coordinator
Thomas Burstyn
Director of Photography
Donald E. Stewart
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Dead Silence.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dead Silence
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dead Silence about?
Three escaped convicts take a group of deaf students hostage.
Who directed Dead Silence?
Dead Silence was directed by Daniel Petrie Jr..
Who stars in Dead Silence?
The principal cast of Dead Silence includes James Garner, Marlee Matlin, Kim Coates, Lolita Davidovich, Scott Speedman.
When was Dead Silence released and how long is it?
Dead Silence was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Dead Silence?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dead Silence was composed by Jonathan Goldsmith.
Is Dead Silence based on a book or true story?
Dead Silence is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jeffery Deaver".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dead Silence?
Dead Silence holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).