The Silence
Synopsis
A cadet at West Point is subjected to "internal exile," which means that other students refuse to talk to him or acknowledge his existence, after he is accused of violating the school's code of honor.
Top Cast
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Richard Thomas
Cadet James Pelosi
Cliff Gorman
Stanley Greenberg
George Hearn
Capt. Nichols
Percy Granger
Capt. Harris
James Mitchell
Col. Mack
John Kellogg
Court President
Charles Frank
Cadet Captain
Andrew Duncan
Mr. Pelosi
Malcolm Groome
Andy
Peter Weller
Red Sash
Michael Cooke
Tom Thorne
John Carpenter
Mr. Keene
Cindy Grover
Elaine
Polly Holliday
Mrs. Watson
Elaine Hyman
Mrs. Pelosi
Lionel Pina
Pete
Richard Shoberg
Chuck
Craig Wasson
Hal
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Hardy
- Screenplay & Story
- Stanley R. Greenberg
- Original Score
- Maurice Jarre
- Original Title
- The Silence
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- Palomar Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Hardy
Stanley R. Greenberg
Maurice Jarre
Jack Priestley
Alan Heim
Bridget Potter, Edgar J. Scherick
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Priestley
Director of Photography
Bridget Potter
Producer
Maurice Jarre
Original Music Composer
Joseph Hardy
Director
Alan Heim
Editor
Stanley R. Greenberg
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Silence
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What is The Silence about?
A cadet at West Point is subjected to "internal exile," which means that other students refuse to talk to him or acknowledge his existence, after he is accused of violating the school's code of honor.
Who directed The Silence?
The Silence was directed by Joseph Hardy.
Who stars in The Silence?
The principal cast of The Silence includes Richard Thomas, Cliff Gorman, George Hearn, Percy Granger, James Mitchell.
When was The Silence released and how long is it?
The Silence was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
Who composed the musical score for The Silence?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Silence was composed by Maurice Jarre.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Silence?
The Silence holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).