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The Silent War (2012)

Movie ★ 6.0 120 min

Drama Mystery

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.

Alan Mak Siu-Fai Director Felix Chong Man-Keung Director Felix Chong Man-Keung Writer Alan Mak Siu-Fai Writer

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Quick facts

Released
August 10, 2012
Runtime
120 min
IMDb
tt2078768
Country
Hong Kong, China
Language
Mandarin
Studio
Mei Ah Films Production, Wanda Pictures

Themes

Cast

Zhou Xun Zhou Xun Zhang Xuening Tony Leung Chiu-wai Tony Leung Chiu-wai He Bing Wang Xuebing Wang Xuebing Guo Xingzhong / Lao Gui / Devi Mavis Fan Mavis Fan Shen Jing Dong Yong Dong Yong Wu Chang, 701 Agent David Lam Wai David Lam Wai Zhang Guoxiang, KMT Agent Jacob Cheung Chi-Leung Jacob Cheung Chi-Leung Sparrow Pal Sinn Lap-Man Pal Sinn Lap-Man Luo San Er Carrie Ng Ka-Lai Carrie Ng Ka-Lai Mrs Li Henry Fong Ping Henry Fong Ping Mr Chao

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Silent War about?
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.
Who directed The Silent War?
The Silent War was directed by Alan Mak Siu-Fai, Felix Chong Man-Keung.
Who stars in The Silent War?
The Silent War stars Zhou Xun, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Wang Xuebing, Mavis Fan.
When was The Silent War released?
The Silent War is a 2012 drama, mystery film.
Where can I watch The Silent War?
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