Who directed the 1968 film The Great Silence?
Sergio Corbucci directed the 1968 film The Great Silence. He returned to Rome in 1967 after completing Death on the Run and decided to create this new project set during a blizzard.
Questions about The Great Silence
Short answers, pulled from the story.
When was The Great Silence released in Italy?
The Great Silence was released in Italy in November 1968. It received an eighteen rating due to graphic violence which limited domestic box office returns significantly.
What happened to the character named Silence in the final duel of The Great Silence?
Loco fires at Silence's head and kills him while Pauline dies shortly after attempting to shoot Loco herself. An ambiguous recut exists where Silence collapses wounded and the fates of all characters remain unknown.
How much money did The Great Silence earn from its North American theatrical run between April 1 and September 27 2018?
Between April 1 and the 27th of September 2018 the film earned fifty-three thousand dollars from its North American theatrical run. This followed a theatrical re-release that began in American cinemas on the 12th of November 2017.
Who composed the score for The Great Silence and what instruments were used?
Ennio Morricone composed the score personally viewing it as his best Spaghetti Western soundtrack aside from compositions for Sergio Leone. Solo violins playing fifth intervals and flutes create Wagnerian leitmotifs to highlight Silence's conflict within society.