Silent Storm
Synopsis
From 1957 to 1978, scientists secretly removed bone samples from over 21,000 dead Australians as they searched for evidence of the deadly poison, Strontium 90 - a by-product of nuclear testing. Silent Storm reveals the story behind this astonishing case of officially sanctioned "body-snatching". Set against a backdrop of the Cold War, the saga follows celebrated scientist, Hedley Marston, as he attempts to blow the whistle on radioactive contamination and challenge official claims that British atomic tests posed no threat to the Australian people. Marston's findings are not only disputed, he is targeted as "a scientist of counter-espionage interest". Now, questions are being raised about the health repercussions for generations of Australians.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Butt
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Butt
- Original Score
- Guy Gross
- Original Title
- Silent Storm
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 52m
- Production Studios
- Film Austalia, SBS Independent
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Butt
Peter Butt
Guy Gross
Calvin Gardiner
Peter Butt
Anna Grieve, Rob McAuley
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Butt
Director
Calvin Gardiner
Director of Photography
Peter Butt
Writer
Rob McAuley
Producer
Peter Butt
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Silent Storm
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Silent Storm about?
From 1957 to 1978, scientists secretly removed bone samples from over 21,000 dead Australians as they searched for evidence of the deadly poison, Strontium 90 - a by-product of nuclear testing. Silent Storm reveals the story behind this astonishing case of officially sanctioned "body-snatching". Set against a backdrop of the Cold War, the saga follows celebrated scientist, Hedley Marston, as he attempts to blow the whistle on radioactive contamination and challenge official claims that British atomic tests posed no threat to the Australian people. Marston's findings are not only disputed, he is targeted as "a scientist of counter-espionage interest". Now, questions are being raised about the health repercussions for generations of Australians.
Who directed Silent Storm?
Silent Storm was directed by Peter Butt.
Who stars in Silent Storm?
The principal cast of Silent Storm includes Paula Arundell, Bille Brown.
When was Silent Storm released and how long is it?
Silent Storm was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 52m.
Who composed the musical score for Silent Storm?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Silent Storm was composed by Guy Gross.