The Silent Ocean (1983)
A doctor, who commits malpractice in a major urban hospital, retreats to a remote house in the countryside. Although he is acquitted, his conscience is not so easily appeased. When a murder occurs and the southern Styria village searches for the culprit, he has to take a stand.
Director: Xaver Schwarzenberger
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 92 min
Release Date: February 27, 1983
Cast
- Hanno Pöschl - Dr. Ascher
- Marie-France Pisier - Florence
- Johannes Thanheiser - Rogy
- Bruno Dallansky - Hofmeister
- Marius Cella - Lüscher
- Maria Emo - Witwe Egger
- Herbert Steinmetz - Arzt
- Hans Georg Nenning - Schlachter
- Sepp Löwinger - Bestatter
Screenplay
Music: Bert Breit
Cinematography: Xaver Schwarzenberger
Editing: Ulrike Schwarzenberger
Production: ORF, Teamfilm Produktion, ZDF
Country: Germany, Austria
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
Themes
Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Estranged Father's Letter and Fate, Reflections on Life and Death, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering
Keywords
based on novel or book, black and white, accidental death, death, rabies, suicide thoughts, guilty conscience, estrangement, country doctor, remote village, accidental killing, medical malpractice
More Films by Director: Xaver Schwarzenberger
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Silent Ocean about?
- A doctor, who commits malpractice in a major urban hospital, retreats to a remote house in the countryside. Although he is acquitted, his conscience is not so easily appeased. When a murder occurs and the southern Styria village searches for the culprit, he has to take a stand.
- Who directed The Silent Ocean?
- The Silent Ocean was directed by Xaver Schwarzenberger.
- Who stars in The Silent Ocean?
- The Silent Ocean stars Hanno Pöschl, Marie-France Pisier, Johannes Thanheiser, Bruno Dallansky, Marius Cella, Maria Emo.
- How long is The Silent Ocean?
- The Silent Ocean has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
- What genre is The Silent Ocean?
- The Silent Ocean is a Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was The Silent Ocean produced?
- The Silent Ocean was produced in Germany, Austria.
- What are the themes of The Silent Ocean?
- The themes of The Silent Ocean include: Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Estranged Father's Letter and Fate, Reflections on Life and Death, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering.