Silence of the North
Synopsis
Director Allan King's 1981 drama, based on true events, stars Ellen Burstyn as a strong-willed woman struggling to survive with her family in the Canadian wilderness.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Allan King
- Screenplay & Story
- Patricia Louisianna Knop
- Original Title
- Silence of the North
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Allan King
Patricia Louisianna Knop, Ben East
Richard Leiterman
Arla Saare
Robert Baylis
Department Leadership Roster
Allan King
Director
Patricia Louisianna Knop
Screenplay
Bill Brodie
Production Design
Arla Saare
Editor
Richard Leiterman
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Silence of the North
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Silence of the North about?
Director Allan King's 1981 drama, based on true events, stars Ellen Burstyn as a strong-willed woman struggling to survive with her family in the Canadian wilderness.
Who directed Silence of the North?
Silence of the North was directed by Allan King.
Who stars in Silence of the North?
The principal cast of Silence of the North includes Ellen Burstyn, Gordon Pinsent, Tom Skerritt, Colin Fox, Jennifer McKinney.
When was Silence of the North released and how long is it?
Silence of the North was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Is Silence of the North based on a book or true story?
Silence of the North is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Ben East".