The Silence
“To save his future, he must solve the past.”
Synopsis
A police officer reassigned to curate a photography exhibition finds links between a series of murders.
Top Cast
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Richard Roxburgh
Richard Treloar
Essie Davis
Juliet Moore
Emily Barclay
Evelyn Hutchison
Damian de Montemas
Michael Hanlon
Joel Tobeck
Ross Moss
Olivia Stambouliah
Denise Tilbury
Firass Dirani
Anthony Vassalio
Alice McConnell
Helen Wilson
Tony Barry
Dennis Riordan
Jennifer Hagan
Olive Eton
Skye Wansey
Fleur
Ellouise Rothwell
May
Daniel Roberts
David Dawkins
Bruce Sacre
Kocovski
Michael Dorman
Eddison
Leslie Dayman
Edwin Hall
Will Ward
Chris Robinson
Derrick Siu
Glen
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cate Shortland
- Screenplay & Story
- Alice Addison, Mary Walsh
- Original Title
- The Silence
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Australian Broadcasting Corporation, The Weinstein Company, Australian Film Finance Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cate Shortland
Alice Addison, Mary Walsh
Department Leadership Roster
Alice Addison
Writer
Mary Walsh
Writer
Cate Shortland
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Silence
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Silence about?
A police officer reassigned to curate a photography exhibition finds links between a series of murders.
Who directed The Silence?
The Silence was directed by Cate Shortland.
Who stars in The Silence?
The principal cast of The Silence includes Richard Roxburgh, Essie Davis, Emily Barclay, Damian de Montemas, Joel Tobeck.
When was The Silence released and how long is it?
The Silence was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Silence?
The Silence holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.).