Silence (1971)
Original title: 沈黙 SILENCE
Silence is a 1971 Japanese-language drama movie directed by Masahiro Shinoda, with a running time of 2h 10m. It stars David Lampson, Mako and Eiji Okada.
Two Jesuit priests encounter persecution when they travel to Japan in the 17th century to spread Christianity and search for their mentor.
Quick answers
What is Silence about?
Two Jesuit priests encounter persecution when they travel to Japan in the 17th century to spread Christianity and search for their mentor.
When was Silence released?
Silence was released on 13 November 1971.
How long is Silence?
Silence runs 2h 10m.
Who made Silence?
Silence was directed by Masahiro Shinoda.
Where can I watch Silence?
Silence is available on Criterion Channel.
Where to watch Silence
Stream: Criterion Channel
Cast
- David Lampson as Sebastião Rodrigues
- Mako as Kichijiro
- Eiji Okada as Inoue Chikugonokami
- Rokkō Toura as Interpreter
- Noboru Matsuhashi as Mokichi
- Yoshi Katō as Old man
- Taiji Tonoyama as Prison guard
- Don Kenny as Francisco Garrpe
- Yasunori Irikawa as Okada Saemon
- Tetsuro Tamba as Cristóvão Ferreira
- Yoshiko Mita as Woman in Maruyama
- Shima Iwashita as Kiku