The Quiet One
Synopsis
A documentary account of the rehabilitation at the Wiltwyck School of an emotionally disturbed black boy who is unwanted, misunderstood, and inwardly tortured.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Edinburgh International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 8, 2008
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sidney Meyers
- Screenplay & Story
- Janice Loeb, Sidney Meyers, Helen Slote Levitt, James Agee
- Original Score
- Ulysses Kay
- Original Title
- The Quiet One
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sidney Meyers
Janice Loeb, Sidney Meyers, Helen Slote Levitt, James Agee
Ulysses Kay
Sidney Meyers
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Sidney Meyers
Director
Janice Loeb
Writer
Sidney Meyers
Writer
Sidney Meyers
Editor
Helen Slote Levitt
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Quiet One
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Quiet One about?
A documentary account of the rehabilitation at the Wiltwyck School of an emotionally disturbed black boy who is unwanted, misunderstood, and inwardly tortured.
Who directed The Quiet One?
The Quiet One was directed by Sidney Meyers.
Who stars in The Quiet One?
The principal cast of The Quiet One includes Garry Merrill, Donald Thompson, Clarence Cooper, Sadie Stockton, Estelle Evans.
When was The Quiet One released and how long is it?
The Quiet One was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.
Who composed the musical score for The Quiet One?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Quiet One was composed by Ulysses Kay.