Silence(1971)
Synopsis
In 17th-century Japan, two Portuguese Jesuit priests seek their mentor, who is rumoured to have committed apostasy, and to propagate Catholicism.
Directed by Masahiro Shinoda
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Cast
David Lampson
Sebastião Rodrigues
Mako
Kichijiro
Eiji Okada
Inoue Chikugonokami
Rokkō Toura
Interpreter
Noboru Matsuhashi
Mokichi
Yoshi Katō
Old man
Taiji Tonoyama
Prison guard
Don Kenny
Francisco Garrpe
Yasunori Irikawa
Okada Saemon
Tetsuro Tamba
Cristóvão Ferreira
Yoshiko Mita
Woman in Maruyama
Shima Iwashita
Kiku
Masaya Takahashi
Narrator (voice)
Junshi Shimada
Prisoner official
Tomo'o Nagai
Prisoner official
Kappei Matsumoto
Prisoner official
Yoshio Inaba
Prisoner official
Yūsuke Takita
Ichizo
Silence — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Silence?+
Silence is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country and changes over time.
When did Silence come out?+
Silence was released in 1971.
How long is Silence?+
Silence runs for 130 minutes (2 hours and 10 minutes).
Who directed Silence?+
Silence was directed by Masahiro Shinoda.
Who stars in Silence?+
Silence stars David Lampson, Mako, Eiji Okada, Rokkō Toura and Noboru Matsuhashi.
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