The Silence of the Sea
The Silence of the Sea

Information

Release DateApril 22, 1949
Runtime1h 27m
StatusReleased
ProductionMelville Productions, Organisation Générale Cinématographique
LanguagesEnglish, French, German
7.5
133 votes
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The Silence of the Sea

Synopsis

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.

Cast & Crew

Director

Jean-Pierre Melville
Jean-Pierre Melville

Featured 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

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