Before the Silence (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1978, Before the Silence is a drama film directed by Alexa Visarion, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. Obsessed by greed and the fact that his wife is in love with his brother, innkeeper Stavarache heads towards madness. Based on the I.L.Caragiale novel, "In Times of War"
Who’s in it. Before the Silence stars Liviu Rozorea as Stavarache, Valeria Seciu as Ana, Ion Caramitru as Iancu and Mircea Diaconu as Pvt. Dumitru, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Before the Silence has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Before the Silence page.
If you liked it. Fans of Before the Silence tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Before the Silence (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Before the Silence change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Before the Silence worth watching?
- Before the Silence holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Before the Silence?
- Before the Silence stars Liviu Rozorea, Valeria Seciu, Ion Caramitru, Mircea Diaconu and Florin Zamfirescu.
- When was Before the Silence released?
- Before the Silence was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.