The Rest Is Silence
Originally released in 1959. The Rest Is Silence is a drama/crime film. directed by Helmut Käutner.
Starring Hardy Krüger, Peter van Eyck, and Ingrid Andree
Synopsis
'The Rest Is Silence, a German-made attempt to update Shakespeare, is one of the best and least self-conscious of this minor genre. As indicated by the title, the film's script is 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.'
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 21, 1959
66 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (6 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
Hardy Krüger
as John H. Claudius
Peter van Eyck
as Paul Claudius
Ingrid Andree
as Fee von Pohl
Adelheid Seeck
as Gertrud Claudius
Rudolf Forster
as Dr. von Pohl
Boy Gobert
as Mike R. Krantz
Heinz Drache
as Herbert von Pohl
Charles Regnier
as Kriminalrat Fortner
Werner Schumacher
as Werksfahrer
Siegfried Schürenberg
as Johannes Claudius
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Freie Film Produktion GmbH & Co., Hamburg
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Rest Is Silence about?
'The Rest Is Silence, a German-made attempt to update Shakespeare, is one of the best and least self-conscious of this minor genre. As indicated by the title, the film's script is a "mufti" version...
Who directed The Rest Is Silence?
The Rest Is Silence was directed by Helmut Käutner.
How long is The Rest Is Silence?
The Rest Is Silence has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was The Rest Is Silence released?
The Rest Is Silence was released on July 21, 1959 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Rest Is Silence?
The main cast of The Rest Is Silence includes Hardy Krüger, Peter van Eyck, Ingrid Andree, Adelheid Seeck, Rudolf Forster.