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The Rest Is Silence

19591h 40mHelmut Käutner
IMDb 6.7

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A "mufti" version of Hamlet, with young Hardy Krüger trying to prove that his uncle has killed his father. Direct references to the Shakespeare original abound, right down to the re-enactment of the crime for the benefit of the Uncle and the periodic appearances of the ghost of the hero's father.'

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What is The Rest Is Silence (1959) about?

A "mufti" version of Hamlet, with young Hardy Krüger trying to prove that his uncle has killed his father. Direct references to the Shakespeare original abound, right down to the re-enactment of the crime for the benefit of the Uncle and the periodic appearances of the ghost of the hero's father.'

Who stars in The Rest Is Silence?

The Rest Is Silence stars Hardy Krüger (John H. Claudius), Peter van Eyck (Paul Claudius), Ingrid Andree (Fee von Pohl), Adelheid Seeck (Gertrud Claudius), Rudolf Forster (Dr. von Pohl). The film was directed by Helmut Käutner.

How long is The Rest Is Silence?

The Rest Is Silence has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1959.

Is The Rest Is Silence worth watching?

The Rest Is Silence holds an IMDb rating of 6.7/10. Fans of Drama, Crime are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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