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The Island of Silence (1958): Cast

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The Island of Silence is a 1958 drama documentary directed by Lila Kourkoulakou, starring Orestis Makris, Giannis Sparidis and Nina Sgouridou. It runs 1 hour 5 minutes.

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The Island of Silence (1958) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 5m (65 min)
Genres
Drama , Documentary
Original language
Greek
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Island of Silence About?

The premise of The Island of Silence without spoilers.

“700 meters from humans, a million from humanity,” frames this portrait of Spinalonga’s leper colony. Doctor Stathis Chtenas feels disillusioned until volunteer physician Angela arrives, sparking romance and hope. Their attempts to improve life clash with tensions and an escape by young Sifis, exposing social conflicts among patients, doctors and locals.

The Island of Silence Themes & Keywords

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  • athens greece
  • greece
  • greek
  • crete
  • hospital
  • hansen's disease
  • young
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Cast & crew

The Island of Silence Cast

Orestis Makris leads the cast, with Giannis Sparidis and Nina Sgouridou. Directed by Lila Kourkoulakou; 5 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Island of Silence

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The Island of Silence Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Σπιναλόγκα: το νησί της σιωπής” and “Το Νησί της Σιωπής”.

Also known as
  • Σπιναλόγκα: το νησί της σιωπής
  • Το Νησί της Σιωπής

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The Island of Silence FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Island of Silence, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Island of Silence?

The Island of Silence runs 1 hour 5 minutes (65 minutes).

When was The Island of Silence released?

The Island of Silence was released on August 14, 1958.

Who directed The Island of Silence?

The Island of Silence was directed by Lila Kourkoulakou.

Who is in the cast of The Island of Silence?

The Island of Silence stars Orestis Makris, Giannis Sparidis and Nina Sgouridou, among 5 credited actors.

Does The Island of Silence have a post-credit scene?

No. The Island of Silence has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Island of Silence in?

The original language of The Island of Silence is Greek.

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