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The Silence of the Sea (1949)

Movie ★ 7.5 87 min

Drama War

In a small town in WWII France, a German officer is billeted in the house of an elderly man and his niece who resist the occupation by refusing to interact with him, even as he speaks to them candidly about his life and hopes for the future of France and Germany.

Jean-Pierre Melville Director

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Quick facts

Released
April 22, 1949
Runtime
87 min
IMDb
tt0039822
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Studio
Melville Productions, Organisation Générale Cinématographique

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Cast

Howard Vernon Howard Vernon Werner von Ebrennac Nicole Stéphane Nicole Stéphane La Nièce Jean-Marie Robain Jean-Marie Robain L'Oncle Amy Aaröe Amy Aaröe La Fiancée Georges Patrix L'Ordonnance Denis Sadier L'Ami Rudelle L'Allemand Max Fromm L'Allemand Claude Vernier Claude Vernier L'Allemand Max Hermann L'Allemand Fritz Schmiedel L'Allemand

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Silence of the Sea about?
In a small town in WWII France, a German officer is billeted in the house of an elderly man and his niece who resist the occupation by refusing to interact with him, even as he speaks to them candidly about his life and hopes for the future of France and Germany.
Who directed The Silence of the Sea?
The Silence of the Sea was directed by Jean-Pierre Melville.
Who stars in The Silence of the Sea?
The Silence of the Sea stars Howard Vernon, Nicole Stéphane, Jean-Marie Robain, Amy Aaröe.
When was The Silence of the Sea released?
The Silence of the Sea is a 1949 drama, war film.
Where can I watch The Silence of the Sea?
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