The Silent War (2012)
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.
Director: Alan Mak Siu-Fai, Felix Chong Man-Keung
Genre: Drama, Mystery
Runtime: 120 min
Release Date: August 10, 2012
Cast
- Zhou Xun - Zhang Xuening
- Tony Leung Chiu-wai - He Bing
- Wang Xuebing - Guo Xingzhong / Lao Gui / Devi
- Mavis Fan - Shen Jing
- Dong Yong - Wu Chang, 701 Agent
- David Lam Wai - Zhang Guoxiang, KMT Agent
- Jacob Cheung - Sparrow
- Pal Sinn Lap-Man - Luo San Er
- Carrie Ng Ka-Lai - Mrs Li
- Henry Fong Ping - Mr Chao
Screenplay
Music: Comfort Chan
Cinematography: Anthony Pun Yiu-Ming
Editing: Curran Pang
Production: Mei Ah Films Production, Wanda Pictures
Country: Hong Kong, China
Language: 普通话
Original Language: zh
Keywords
undercover agent, secret intelligence service, assassination attempt, morse code, blind man, adult illiteracy
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- Who directed The Silent War?
- The Silent War was directed by Alan Mak Siu-Fai, Felix Chong Man-Keung.
- Who stars in The Silent War?
- The Silent War stars Zhou Xun, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Wang Xuebing, Mavis Fan, Dong Yong, David Lam Wai.
- How long is The Silent War?
- The Silent War has a runtime of 2h 0m (120 minutes).
- What genre is The Silent War?
- The Silent War is a Drama, Mystery film.
- Where was The Silent War produced?
- The Silent War was produced in Hong Kong, China.