The Silent Enemy
Seen it?1930 | 84 min | Documentary, Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Tailor-made for people who love a true story told well and anyone who loves a strong drama. You'll come away knowing something you didn't.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Well paced for a documentary, at 1 hr 24 min. Done before bedtime.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1930: an older pace and style.
- Skip it if you want made-up drama tonight.
In the Canadian Northwest, the Chippewa tribe struggles to find food before the onset of winter.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 4K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by H.P. Carver
- Chief Yellow RobeChetoga, tribe leader
- Chief Buffalo Child Long LanceBaluk, mighty hunter
- Chief AkawanushDagwan, medicine man
- Molly Spotted ElkNeewa, Chetoga's daughter
- CheekaCheeka, Chetoga's son
- Mali Spotted Elk