The Silent Partner
“It's not about the money… It's about revenge.”
Synopsis
Toronto, Canada. A few days before Christmas, Miles Cullen, a bored teller working at a bank branch located in a shopping mall, accidentally learns that the place is about to be robbed when he finds a disconcerting note on one of the counters.
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Original Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-08-01
Top Cast
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Elliott Gould
Miles Cullen
Christopher Plummer
Reikle
Susannah York
Julie
Céline Lomez
Elaine
Michael Kirby
Charles Packard
Ken Pogue
Detective Willard
John Candy
Simonsen
Gail Dahms-Bonine
Louise
Michael Donaghue
Berg
Sean Sullivan
Bank Guard
Jack Duffy
Fogelman
Nancy Simmonds
Girl in Sauna
Nuala Fitzgerald
Safety Deposit Box Woman
Guy Sanvido
Locksmith
Charlotte Blunt
Mrs. Packard
Aino Pirskanen
Mrs. Evanchuk
Michele Rosen
Young Woman in Bank
Ben Williams
Newsboy
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto
Festival / Special Debut
March 16, 1979
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 1, 1994
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Daryl Duke
- Screenplay & Story
- Curtis Hanson
- Original Score
- Oscar Peterson
- Original Title
- The Silent Partner
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Tiberius Entertainment, Carolco Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Daryl Duke
Curtis Hanson, Anders Bodelsen
Oscar Peterson
Billy Williams, Stephen M. Katz
George Appleby
Joel B. Michaels, Garth Drabinsky, Stephen Young
Department Leadership Roster
Joel B. Michaels
Producer
Oscar Peterson
Original Music Composer
Curtis Hanson
Screenplay
Daryl Duke
Director
Billy Williams
Director of Photography
Trevor Williams
Production Design
George Appleby
Editor
Stephen Young
Producer
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.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Silent Partner
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Silent Partner about?
Toronto, Canada. A few days before Christmas, Miles Cullen, a bored teller working at a bank branch located in a shopping mall, accidentally learns that the place is about to be robbed when he finds a disconcerting note on one of the counters.
Who directed The Silent Partner?
The Silent Partner was directed by Daryl Duke.
Who stars in The Silent Partner?
The principal cast of The Silent Partner includes Elliott Gould, Christopher Plummer, Susannah York, Céline Lomez, Michael Kirby.
When was The Silent Partner released and how long is it?
The Silent Partner was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for The Silent Partner?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Silent Partner was composed by Oscar Peterson.
Is The Silent Partner based on a book or true story?
The Silent Partner is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Anders Bodelsen".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Silent Partner?
The Silent Partner holds official age classifications: CA: 14A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).