Silence and Cry (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1968, Silence and Cry is a drama film directed by Miklós Jancsó, running about 72 minutes.
What it’s about. Set during a turbulent era of disquiet, fear, persecution and terror, which permeates every corner of post-WWI Hungarian society. In 1919, after just a few months of communist rule the Hungarian Republic of Councils falls victim to a nationalist counter-revolution. Admiral Horthy, leader of the nationalist far right movement, becomes the self-proclaimed regent of Hungary, and assumes power as the legal Head of State. Soldiers of the short-lived Hungarian Red Army are now on the run from relentless secret policemen and patrol units of the nationalist Royal Gendarme. If caught, ex-Red Army soldiers are executed without mercy or proper trial. István Cserzi, a former soldier of the Red Army has fled to the Great Hungarian Plains and has taken refuge on a farm, which is run by two sympathetic women. Due to the generosity of these women and a former childhood pal...
Who’s in it. Silence and Cry stars Mari Törőcsik as Teréz, Zoltán Latinovits as Kémeri, József Madaras as Károly and Andrea Drahota as Anna, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Silence and Cry has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Klassiki. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Silence and Cry page.
If you liked it. Fans of Silence and Cry tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Silence and Cry (1968)?
- In US, Silence and Cry is available to stream on Klassiki. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Silence and Cry worth watching?
- Silence and Cry holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Silence and Cry?
- Silence and Cry stars Mari Törőcsik, Zoltán Latinovits, József Madaras, Andrea Drahota and András Kozák.
- When was Silence and Cry released?
- Silence and Cry was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.