The Silent One
Brief Synopsis
Drama about a deaf-mute Maori boy in New Zealand and his friendship with a giant white tortoise.
Cast & Crew
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Yvonne Mackay
Director
Rongo Tupatea Kahu
Anzac Wallace
George Henare
Reg Ruka
Telo Malese
Film Details
Also Known As
Silent One
MPAA Rating
Genre
Adventure
Drama
Fantasy
Release Date
1985
Location
New Zealand
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 35m
Synopsis
Drama about a deaf-mute Maori boy in New Zealand and his friendship with a giant white tortoise.
Director
Yvonne Mackay
Director
Film Details
Also Known As
Silent One
MPAA Rating
Genre
Adventure
Drama
Fantasy
Release Date
1985
Location
New Zealand
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 35m
Quotes
Trivia
Miscellaneous Notes
Released in United States Fall November 19, 1989
Released in United States March 1985
Broadcast over PBS's "Wonderworks" in a 60 minute version November 19, 1989.
First New Zealand feature directed by a woman.
Released in United States Fall November 19, 1989
Released in United States March 1985 (Shown at FILMEX: Los Angeles International Film Exposition (Best of International Children's Films) March 14-31, 1985.)
