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The Silent War

The Silent War

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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: 听风者
  • Genres: Drama, Mystery
  • Release Date: 2012-08-10
  • Runtime: 120 minutes
  • Rating: 5.9/10 (35 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Mei Ah Films Production, Wanda Pictures
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 1.2541
  • Languages: Mandarin

Cast & Crew

Zhou Xun

Zhou Xun

as Zhang Xuening

Tony Leung

Tony Leung

as He Bing

Wang Xuebing

Wang Xuebing

as Guo Xingzhong / Lao Gui / Devi

Mavis Fan

Mavis Fan

as Shen Jing

Dong Yong

Dong Yong

as Wu Chang, 701 Agent

David Lam Wai

David Lam Wai

as Zhang Guoxiang, KMT Agent

Jacob Cheung

Jacob Cheung

as Sparrow

Pal Sinn Lap-Man

Pal Sinn Lap-Man

as Luo San Er

Carrie Ng Ka-Lai

Carrie Ng Ka-Lai

as Mrs Li

Henry Fong Ping

Henry Fong Ping

as Mr Chao

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

《聽風者》香港版預告片 The Silent War (HK Trailer)

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Keywords

undercover agentsecret intelligence serviceassassination attemptmorse codeblind manadult illiteracy

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Silent War?

The Silent War is a Drama, Mystery movie directed by . It was released on 2012-08-10.

Who are the main actors in The Silent War?

The main cast includes Zhou Xun, Tony Leung, Wang Xuebing, Mavis Fan, Dong Yong, .

Where can I watch The Silent War online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Silent War is available.

Is The Silent War based on a true story?

No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.

What is the IMDb rating of The Silent War?

The Silent War has an IMDb rating of 5.9/10 based on 35 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Silent War?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Silent War?

The soundtrack was composed by Mei Ah Films Production, Wanda Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Silent War filmed?

The Silent War was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Silent War?

The total runtime of The Silent War is 120 minutes.

Is The Silent War suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Silent War?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Silent War.

Does The Silent War have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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