The Citadel of Silence
La Citadelle du silence
Synopsis
During the students ' rebellion against Nicholas the Second in Russia, Viana tries to kill the governor but it's her lover who is arrested and sent to a sinister fortress : hence the title. To help the prisoner,Vania marries the officer who commands the place. There the convicts have really a bad time, but Vania manages to communicate with her dear captive. But beware of informers.
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Annabella
Viana Volonska
Pierre Renoir
Colonel-Count Stepan Iporievich
Bernard Lancret
César Birsky
Pierre Alcover
The Governor of Warsaw
Paul Amiot
Vladorowsky
Mady Berry
The landlady of the hotel
Pauline Carton
The landlady
Henry Darbray
Jeanne Fusier-Gir
The butler's daughter
Gilberte Géniat
Catherine
Claire Gérard
The nanny
Fabien Loris
The 836
Georges Melchior
Nevitzky
Marthe Mellot
Joséphine
André Nox
Marguerite Pierry
The other landlady
Philippe Richard
Georges Saillard
An insurgent
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marcel L'Herbier
- Screenplay & Story
- André Cerf
- Original Score
- Arthur Honegger, Darius Milhaud
- Original Title
- La Citadelle du silence
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marcel L'Herbier
André Cerf, J.J. Thoren, Jean Anouilh, T.H. Robert
Arthur Honegger, Darius Milhaud
Louis Née, Armand Thirard
Roger Spiri-Mercaton
Department Leadership Roster
Marcel L'Herbier
Director
Louis Née
Director of Photography
Armand Thirard
Director of Photography
Roger Spiri-Mercaton
Editor
J.J. Thoren
Writer
André Cerf
Screenplay
Arthur Honegger
Original Music Composer
Darius Milhaud
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Citadel of Silence.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Citadel of Silence
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What is The Citadel of Silence about?
During the students ' rebellion against Nicholas the Second in Russia, Viana tries to kill the governor but it's her lover who is arrested and sent to a sinister fortress : hence the title. To help the prisoner,Vania marries the officer who commands the place. There the convicts have really a bad time, but Vania manages to communicate with her dear captive. But beware of informers.
Who directed The Citadel of Silence?
The Citadel of Silence was directed by Marcel L'Herbier.
Who stars in The Citadel of Silence?
The principal cast of The Citadel of Silence includes Annabella, Pierre Renoir, Bernard Lancret, Pierre Alcover, Paul Amiot.
When was The Citadel of Silence released and how long is it?
The Citadel of Silence was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for The Citadel of Silence?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Citadel of Silence was composed by Arthur Honegger, Darius Milhaud.