Silence the Witness (1974): cast, story & where to watch

1974 · Film · ★ 7

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Released in 1974, Silence the Witness is an action, drama and crime film directed by Giuseppe Rosati, running about 100 minutes.

What it’s about. De Luca is killed by Marchetti's chauffeur. Marchetti ordered the murder because he was to be accused by De Luca. The two have a car accident while going home to get an alibi. There is a witness, Sironi, who calls the police. But when the police arrive the car has gone and so have the two men. Inspector Santi and young judge Novelli look into the strange case. Marchetti, however, is a powerful man and Sironi and his family begin to be obsessed first by threats then by assaults.

Who’s in it. Silence the Witness stars Bekim Fehmiu as Il dottor Giorgio Sironi, Rosanna Schiaffino as Luisa Sironi, Aldo Giuffrè as Il commissario Santi and Guido Leontini as Il mafiosi, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Silence the Witness has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Silence the Witness page.

If you liked it. Fans of Silence the Witness tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Silence the Witness (1974)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Silence the Witness change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Silence the Witness worth watching?
Silence the Witness holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Silence the Witness?
Silence the Witness stars Bekim Fehmiu, Rosanna Schiaffino, Aldo Giuffrè, Guido Leontini and Romolo Valli.
When was Silence the Witness released?
Silence the Witness was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.