The Silence of the Sea

The Silence of the Sea

Le Silence de la mer

7.5 /10 141 votes
April 22, 1949 1h 27m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Jean-Pierre Melville
Writers Jean-Pierre Melville, Vercors
Studio Melville Productions
Rating 7.5/10
Language FR

Photos

Cast & Crew

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

Fritz Schmiedel

L'Allemand

Frequently Asked Questions

The Silence of the Sea was released on April 22, 1949.

The runtime of The Silence of the Sea is 1h 27m.

The Silence of the Sea is a Drama, War movie.

The Silence of the Sea has a rating of 7.5 out of 10 on TMDB.

The Silence of the Sea is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

The Silence of the Sea was directed by Jean-Pierre Melville.

The main cast of The Silence of the Sea includes Howard Vernon, Nicole Stéphane, Jean-Marie Robain.

The Silence of the Sea is originally in French.