Sacred Silence (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1996, Sacred Silence is a drama, crime and romance film directed by Antonio Capuano, running about 114 minutes. “Transgressive, provocative, and harsh: the second effort by Antonio Capuano after "Vito and others" is a film that will be discuss at length.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young priest crusades against organized crime in his Naples neighbourhood but falls in love with a 13-year old boy. It's the chance the gangsters were waiting for to get rid of the thorn in their side. Will they be able to force the boy to accuse the priest of sexual harassment and have his reputation destroyed?
Who’s in it. Sacred Silence stars Fabrizio Bentivoglio as Don Lorenzo Borrelli, Emanuele Gargiulo as Nunzio Pianese, Rosaria De Cicco as Rosaria and Teresa Saponangelo as Anna Maria Pica, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Sacred Silence has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sacred Silence page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sacred Silence tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sacred Silence (1996)?
- In US, Sacred Silence is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sacred Silence worth watching?
- Sacred Silence holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sacred Silence?
- Sacred Silence stars Fabrizio Bentivoglio, Emanuele Gargiulo, Rosaria De Cicco, Teresa Saponangelo and Tonino Taiuti.
- When was Sacred Silence released?
- Sacred Silence was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.