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The Silent War (2012)

Original title: 听风者

2012-08-10 · 2h 0m · ZH
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An espionage thriller set in the 1950s and adapted from the novel "Year Suan/Plot Against" by May Jia. Tony Leung Chiu Wai plays a blind man who works for a piano tuner. He is recruited for a spy mission because of his exceptional hearing.

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Alan Mak Siu-FaiDirector, WriterFelix Chong Man-KeungDirector, Writer

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Zhou XunZhou XunZhang XueningTony Leung Chiu-waiTony Leung Chiu-waiHe BingWang XuebingWang XuebingGuo Xingzhong/Lao Gui/DeviMavis FanMavis FanShen JingDong YongDong YongWu Chang, 701 agentDavid Lam WaiDavid Lam WaiZhang Guoxiang, KMT agentJacob Cheung Chi-LeungJacob Cheung Chi-LeungSparrowPal Sinn Lap-ManPal Sinn Lap-ManLuo San ErCarrie Ng Ka-LaiCarrie Ng Ka-LaiMrs LiHenry Fong PingHenry Fong PingMr Chao

Keywords

Assassination attemptBlind manSecret intelligence serviceUndercover agentMorse codeAdult illiteracy

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Genre affinityDrama · MysteryTheme affinityAssassination Attempt · Blind Man · Secret Intelligence ServiceNarrative complexityMysteryDialogue densityDramaDirector preference111682 · 111683Actor preference266983 · 344213 · 349570

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What is The Silent War about?

An espionage thriller set in the 1950s and adapted from the novel "Year Suan/Plot Against" by May Jia. Tony Leung Chiu Wai plays a blind man who works for a piano tuner. He is recruited for a spy mission because of his exceptional hearing.

How long is The Silent War?

The Silent War has a runtime of 120 minutes.

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