Doctor Evan's Silence

Overview

In the surreal aftermath to a plane crash at sea Dr. Evan an eminent scientist is the only survivor to be taken into the confidence of the alien rescuers. He learns that the world with its weapons of mass destruction is not ready for the wonders of the culture of the pacifist visitors. The situation is further complicated by the close relationship that blossoms between the doctor and the female alien, and due to this relationship he is the only survivor allowed to retain his memory of the events, unlike the other survivors including his wife, whose memories are erased.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

April 15, 1974

Original language

Russian

Spoken languages

Russian

Countries

Soviet Union

Production

Mosfilm

Cast

Sergei Bondarchuk,Leonid Obolensky,Irina Skobtseva,Boris Romanov,Oļgerts Kroders,Robert Daglish,Valeri Khlevinsky,Igor E. Kuznetsov,Gunars Placens,Pranas Piaulokasand 3 more

Director

Budimir Metalnikov

Writer

Budimir Metalnikov,Irina Sergievskaya

Producer

Erik Waisberg

Cinematography

Yuri Sokol,Vladimir Bondarev

Music

Eduard Artemyev

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0070402