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The Silence
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The Silence

1975-11-06 · 74 min · ★ 9.0

Drama · TV Movie

A cadet at West Point is subjected to "internal exile," which means that other students refuse to talk to him or acknowledge his existence, after he is accused of violating the school's code of honor.

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Directors
Joseph Hardy
Production companies
Palomar Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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Richard ThomasRichard ThomasCadet James Pelosi
Cliff GormanCliff GormanStanley Greenberg
George HearnGeorge HearnCapt. Nichols
Percy GrangerCapt. Harris
James MitchellJames MitchellCol. Mack
John KelloggJohn KelloggCourt President
Charles FrankCharles FrankCadet Captain
Andrew DuncanAndrew DuncanMr. Pelosi
Malcolm GroomeAndy
Peter WellerPeter WellerRed Sash
Michael CookeMichael CookeTom Thorne
John CarpenterMr. Keene
Cindy GroverCindy GroverElaine
Polly HollidayPolly HollidayMrs. Watson
Elaine HymanElaine HymanMrs. Pelosi
Lionel PinaLionel PinaPete
Richard ShobergChuck
Craig WassonCraig WassonHal

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