The Great Silence (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1968, The Great Silence is an action and western film directed by Sergio Corbucci, running about 106 minutes. “His voice was the silence of death!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A mute gunslinger fights in the defense of a group of outlaws and a vengeful young widow, against a group of ruthless bounty hunters.
Who’s in it. The Great Silence stars Jean-Louis Trintignant as Silence, Klaus Kinski as Loco (Tigrero), Frank Wolff as Sheriff Burnett and Luigi Pistilli as Pollicut, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, The Great Silence has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel, Film Movement Plus and Film Movement Plus Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Great Silence page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Great Silence 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 The Great Silence (1968)?
- In US, The Great Silence is available to stream on MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel and Film Movement Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Great Silence worth watching?
- The Great Silence holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and western. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Great Silence?
- The Great Silence stars Jean-Louis Trintignant, Klaus Kinski, Frank Wolff, Luigi Pistilli and Vonetta McGee.
- When was The Great Silence released?
- The Great Silence was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.