The Rest Is Silence
Der Rest ist Schweigen
Synopsis
A "mufti" version of Hamlet, with young Hardy Krüger trying to prove that his uncle has killed his father. Direct references to the Shakespeare original abound, right down to the re-enactment of the crime for the benefit of the Uncle and the periodic appearances of the ghost of the hero's father.'
Top Cast
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Hardy Krüger
John H. Claudius
Peter van Eyck
Paul Claudius
Ingrid Andree
Fee von Pohl
Adelheid Seeck
Gertrud Claudius
Rudolf Forster
Dr. von Pohl
Boy Gobert
Mike R. Krantz
Heinz Drache
Herbert von Pohl
Charles Regnier
Kriminalrat Fortner
Werner Schumacher
Werksfahrer
Siegfried Schürenberg
Johannes Claudius
Balduin Baas
Sekretär
Robert Meyn
Dr. Voltman
Rainer Penkert
Major Horace
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Helmut Käutner
- Screenplay & Story
- William Shakespeare, Helmut Käutner
- Original Score
- Bernhard Eichhorn
- Original Title
- Der Rest ist Schweigen
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Freie Film Produktion GmbH & Co., Hamburg
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Helmut Käutner
William Shakespeare, Helmut Käutner
Bernhard Eichhorn
Klaus Dudenhöfer
Harald Braun, Helmut Käutner, Wolfgang Staudte
Department Leadership Roster
Helmut Käutner
Director
Klaus Dudenhöfer
Editor
Harald Braun
Producer
Helmut Käutner
Producer
Wolfgang Staudte
Producer
Helmut Käutner
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Rest Is Silence
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Rest Is Silence about?
A "mufti" version of Hamlet, with young Hardy Krüger trying to prove that his uncle has killed his father. Direct references to the Shakespeare original abound, right down to the re-enactment of the crime for the benefit of the Uncle and the periodic appearances of the ghost of the hero's father.'
Who directed The Rest Is Silence?
The Rest Is Silence was directed by Helmut Käutner.
Who stars in The Rest Is Silence?
The principal cast of The Rest Is Silence includes Hardy Krüger, Peter van Eyck, Ingrid Andree, Adelheid Seeck, Rudolf Forster.
When was The Rest Is Silence released and how long is it?
The Rest Is Silence was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Rest Is Silence?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Rest Is Silence was composed by Bernhard Eichhorn.