Silent Fall
“A Savage Crime. A Silent Witness.”
Synopsis
Having seen the double murder of his parents, autistic youth Tim Warden is sent to therapy with controversial therapist Dr. Jake Rainer. Jake tries to probe the silent child about what he saw, but he gets more details about the Wardens' household dynamics from Tim's teenage sister, Sylvie. As he spends more time with the siblings, Jake learns that the Wardens' marriage was not as perfect as it seemed, and he uncovers other new details that might help solve the crime.
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Richard Dreyfuss in "Silent Fall" 1994 Movie Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-08-23
Top Cast
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Richard Dreyfuss
Dr. Jake Rainer
Linda Hamilton
Karen Rainer
John Lithgow
Dr. Rene Harlinger
J.T. Walsh
Sheriff Mitch Rivers
Ben Faulkner
Tim Warden
Liv Tyler
Sylvie Warden
Zahn McClarnon
Deputy Bear
Brandon Stouffer
Halloween Kid #1
Treva Moniik King
Halloween Kid #2
John McGee Jr.
Deputy
Ron Tucker
Forensic Detective
Catherine Shaffner
Martha
Heather M. Bomba
Twin #1
Marianne E. Bomba
Twin #2
Jane Beard
Carol Simmons
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 28, 1994
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$30M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.11x
-$26.8M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bruce Beresford
- Screenplay & Story
- Akiva Goldsman
- Original Score
- Stewart Copeland
- Original Title
- Silent Fall
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Budget
- $30M
- Worldwide Gross
- $3.2M
- Production Studios
- Morgan Creek Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bruce Beresford
Akiva Goldsman
Stewart Copeland
Peter James
Ian Crafford
Gary Barber, James G. Robinson
Department Leadership Roster
Bruce Beresford
Director
Peter James
Director of Photography
Stewart Copeland
Original Music Composer
Ian Crafford
Editor
John Stoddart
Production Design
Akiva Goldsman
Writer
James G. Robinson
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
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Silent Fall
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What is Silent Fall about?
Having seen the double murder of his parents, autistic youth Tim Warden is sent to therapy with controversial therapist Dr. Jake Rainer. Jake tries to probe the silent child about what he saw, but he gets more details about the Wardens' household dynamics from Tim's teenage sister, Sylvie. As he spends more time with the siblings, Jake learns that the Wardens' marriage was not as perfect as it seemed, and he uncovers other new details that might help solve the crime.
Who directed Silent Fall?
Silent Fall was directed by Bruce Beresford.
Who stars in Silent Fall?
The principal cast of Silent Fall includes Richard Dreyfuss, Linda Hamilton, John Lithgow, J.T. Walsh, Ben Faulkner.
When was Silent Fall released and how long is it?
Silent Fall was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
What was the box office and production budget of Silent Fall?
Silent Fall had a reported production budget of $30M and grossed $3.2M at the worldwide box office (0.11 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Silent Fall?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Silent Fall was composed by Stewart Copeland.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Silent Fall?
Silent Fall holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).