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Silent Fall (1994)

Poster for Silent Fall

A Savage Crime. A Silent Witness.

Having seen the double murder of his parents, autistic youth Tim Warden is sent to therapy with controversial therapist Dr. Jake Rainer. Jake tries to probe the silent child about what he saw, but he gets more details about the Wardens' household dynamics from Tim's teenage sister, Sylvie. As he spends more time with the siblings, Jake learns that the Wardens' marriage was not as perfect as it seemed, and he uncovers other new details that might help solve the crime.

Cast & Crew

Director
Bruce Beresford
  • Profile picture of Richard Dreyfuss
    Dr. Jake Rainer Richard Dreyfuss
  • Profile picture of Linda Hamilton
    Karen Rainer Linda Hamilton
  • Profile picture of John Lithgow
    Dr. Rene Harlinger John Lithgow
  • Profile picture of J. T. Walsh
    Sheriff Mitch Rivers J. T. Walsh
  • Profile picture of Ben Faulkner
    Tim Warden Ben Faulkner
  • Profile picture of Liv Tyler
    Sylvie Warden Liv Tyler
  • Profile picture of Zahn McClarnon
    Deputy Bear Zahn McClarnon

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Keywords

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  • young boy
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  • murder of parents
  • non-verbal
  • mimic
  • autistic child
  • secrets
  • older sister younger brother
  • past history