Skip to content
What's After the Movie?
Documentary

Silent Britain (2006): Cast

Silent Britain (2006) movie poster

Silent Britain is a 2006 documentary directed by David M. Thompson, starring Jack Cardiff, Matthew Sweet and Frank Gray. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes.

Loading streaming availability…
Silent Britain (2006) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 29m (89 min)
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
Studio
BBC
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Silent Britain About?

The premise of Silent Britain without spoilers.

Long ignored by critics, British silent cinema has finally been reassessed, revealing a richness beyond earlier assumptions. The documentary assembles clips from early films, tracing the nation's cinematic roots from pioneers George Albert Smith and Cecil Hepworth to later masters Anthony Asquith, Maurice Elvey and Alfred Hitchcock.

Loading streaming availability…
Cast & crew

Silent Britain Cast

Jack Cardiff leads the cast, with Matthew Sweet and Frank Gray. Directed by David M. Thompson; 6 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Silent Britain

· 2 more
From the director

More from David M. Thompson

More films directed by David M. Thompson: All the World’s a Screen: Shakespeare on Film, Nicolas Roeg: It’s About Time…, Screen Goddesses and Once Upon a Time… ‘Notorious’.

Full filmography

Seen Silent Britain?

FAQ

Silent Britain FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Silent Britain, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Silent Britain?

Silent Britain runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).

When was Silent Britain released?

Silent Britain was released on May 31, 2006.

Who directed Silent Britain?

Silent Britain was directed by David M. Thompson.

More films by David M. Thompson

Who is in the cast of Silent Britain?

Silent Britain stars Jack Cardiff, Matthew Sweet and Frank Gray, among 6 credited actors.

Does Silent Britain have a post-credit scene?

No. Silent Britain has no extra scene during or after the credits.

Coming soon to your phone

The Plot Explained Movie Summary App

From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.

Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app