Name: The Silence of the Sea
Director: Jean-Pierre Melville
Genre: Drama, War, Romance
Released: 1949-01-01
Duration: PT1h 27mM
Rating: 7.6
Cast: Howard Vernon, Nicole Stéphane, Jean-Marie Robain, Amy Aaröe, Georges Patrix

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What is The Silence of the Sea (1949) about?

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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.

Question 2

Who stars in The Silence of the Sea?

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The Silence of the Sea stars Howard Vernon (Werner von Ebrennac), Nicole Stéphane (La Nièce), Jean-Marie Robain (L'Oncle), Amy Aaröe (La Fiancée), Georges Patrix (L'Ordonnance). The film was directed by Jean-Pierre Melville.

Question 3

How long is The Silence of the Sea?

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The Silence of the Sea has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1949. It is rated Not Rated.

Question 4

Is The Silence of the Sea worth watching?

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The Silence of the Sea holds an IMDb rating of 7.6/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 100. Fans of Drama, War, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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Where can I watch The Silence of the Sea?

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Streaming availability for The Silence of the Sea changes by country and service. TasteRay tracks where it is available across Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Max, Apple TV+ and 50+ other platforms — the current options for your country are shown on this page.

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