The Great Silence
Seen it?1968 | 107 min | Western, Drama
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Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Deadwood: The Movie, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 47 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Italian, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1968: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A mute gunslinger fights in the defense of a group of outlaws and a vengeful young widow, against a group of ruthless bounty hunters.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.5 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$500K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 72K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Sergio Corbucci
- Jean-Louis TrintignantSilence
- Klaus KinskiTigrero
- Frank WolffSheriff Gideon Corbett
- Luigi PistilliHenry Pollicut
- Mario BregaMartin
- Carlo D'AngeloUtah Governor
- Marisa MerliniRegina
- Maria MizarBlonde Saloon Girl
- Marisa SallyBlack-Haired Saloon Girl
- Raf BaldassarreBobo Schultz