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Silence of the North
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Silence of the North

1981-10-23 · 94 min · ★ 7.0

Drama · Adventure

Director Allan King's 1981 drama, based on true events, stars Ellen Burstyn as a strong-willed woman struggling to survive with her family in the Canadian wilderness.

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Directors
Allan King
Production companies
Universal Pictures
Countries
Canada
Status
Released

Top Cast

Ellen BurstynEllen BurstynOlive Frederickson
Gordon PinsentGordon PinsentJohn Frederickson
Tom SkerrittTom SkerrittWalter Reamer
Colin FoxColin FoxArthur Herriot
Jennifer McKinneyLittle Olive Reamer
Donna DobrijevicVala Reamer
Jeff BanksLewis Reamer
David FoxDavid FoxLea Goodwin
Frank C. TurnerFrank C. TurnerYoung Man

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