The Silent War
An espionage thriller set in the 1950s and adapted from the novel "Year Suan/Plot Against" by May Jia. Tony Leung Chiu Wai plays a blind man who works for a piano tuner. He is recruited for a spy mission because of his exceptional hearing.
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About The Silent War
The Silent War is a 2012 Chinese-language drama and mystery film directed by Alan Mak Siu-Fai and Felix Chong Man-Keung. The cast is led by Zhou Xun, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Wang Xuebing. It has a runtime of 2h 0m.
The Silent War was produced by Mei Ah Films Production and Wanda Pictures and made in Hong Kong and China. It was released on August 10, 2012.
- Director
- Alan Mak Siu-Fai, Felix Chong Man-Keung
- Writers
- Felix Chong Man-Keung, Alan Mak Siu-Fai
- Release date
- August 10, 2012
- Original language
- Chinese
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Hong Kong, China
- Production
- Mei Ah Films Production, Wanda Pictures
The Silent War cast & crew
The Silent War was directed by Alan Mak Siu-Fai and Felix Chong Man-Keung and written by Felix Chong Man-Keung and Alan Mak Siu-Fai.
The cast features Zhou Xun as Zhang Xuening, Tony Leung Chiu-wai as He Bing, Wang Xuebing as Guo Xingzhong / Lao Gui / Devi, Mavis Fan as Shen Jing, Dong Yong as Wu Chang, 701 Agent, and David Lam Wai as Zhang Guoxiang, KMT Agent.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Comfort Chan, cinematography is by Anthony Pun Yiu-Ming, and it was produced by Charley Zhuo Wu and Guo Lin Li.
Is The Silent War worth watching?
At 2h 0m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and mystery, The Silent War is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Silent War
Zhou Xun
Zhang Xuening
Tony Leung Chiu-wai
He Bing
Wang Xuebing
Guo Xingzhong / Lao Gui / Devi
Mavis Fan
Shen Jing
Dong Yong
Wu Chang, 701 Agent
David Lam Wai
Zhang Guoxiang, KMT Agent
Jacob Cheung Chi-Leung
Sparrow
Pal Sinn Lap-Man
Luo San Er
Carrie Ng Ka-Lai
Mrs Li
Henry Fong Ping
Mr Chao
The Silent War — FAQs
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The Silent War is originally in Chinese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Silent War?
The Silent War runs 2 hours 0 minutes (120 minutes).
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