Silent Fall (1994)

A Savage Crime. A Silent Witness.

Silent Fall (1994) poster

Having seen the double murder of his parents, autistic youth Tim Warden is sent to therapy with controversial therapist Dr. Jake Rainer. Jake tries to probe the silent child about what he saw, but he gets more details about the Wardens' household dynamics from Tim's teenage sister, Sylvie. As he spends more time with the siblings, Jake learns that the Wardens' marriage was not as perfect as it seemed, and he uncovers other new details that might help solve the crime.

Director: Bruce Beresford
Genre: Drama, Thriller, Mystery
Runtime: 101 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Stewart Copeland
Cinematography: Peter James
Editing: Ian Crafford
Production: Morgan Creek Entertainment
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $30M
Box Office: $3M
Original Language: en

Themes

Brutal Interrogation Techniques and Truths, Double Agent's Betrayal and Secrets, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, Cold Cases: Unsolved Murder Secrets

Keywords

therapist, married couple, autism, halloween, double murder, young boy, witness to murder, murder of parents, non-verbal, mimic, autistic child, secrets, older sister younger brother, past history

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Silent Fall about?
Having seen the double murder of his parents, autistic youth Tim Warden is sent to therapy with controversial therapist Dr. Jake Rainer. Jake tries to probe the silent child about what he saw, but he gets more details about the Wardens' household dynamics from Tim's teenage sister, Sylvie. As he spends more time with the siblings, Jake learns that the Wardens' marriage was not as perfect as it seemed, and he uncovers other new details that might help solve the crime.
Who directed Silent Fall?
Silent Fall was directed by Bruce Beresford.
Who stars in Silent Fall?
Silent Fall stars Richard Dreyfuss, Linda Hamilton, John Lithgow, J. T. Walsh, Ben Faulkner, Liv Tyler.
How long is Silent Fall?
Silent Fall has a runtime of 1h 41m (101 minutes).
What genre is Silent Fall?
Silent Fall is a Drama, Thriller, Mystery film.
What is the budget of Silent Fall?
Silent Fall had a budget of $30M.
How much did Silent Fall gross?
Silent Fall grossed $3M worldwide.
Where was Silent Fall produced?
Silent Fall was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Silent Fall?
The themes of Silent Fall include: Brutal Interrogation Techniques and Truths, Double Agent's Betrayal and Secrets, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, Cold Cases: Unsolved Murder Secrets.