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Silence of the North

  • 1981
  • PG
  • 1h 34m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
261
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Silence of the North (1981)
Drama

Based on the biography of Olive Fredrickson, It tells of her life as a girl, then a trapper's wife and later a widow with three small children surviving under rugged pioneer conditions in no... Read allBased on the biography of Olive Fredrickson, It tells of her life as a girl, then a trapper's wife and later a widow with three small children surviving under rugged pioneer conditions in northern Alberta Canada from the early 1900's through to the Depression.Based on the biography of Olive Fredrickson, It tells of her life as a girl, then a trapper's wife and later a widow with three small children surviving under rugged pioneer conditions in northern Alberta Canada from the early 1900's through to the Depression.

  • Director
    • Allan King
  • Writers
    • Olive Frederickson
    • Ben East
    • Patricia Louisianna Knop
  • Stars
    • Ellen Burstyn
    • Tom Skerritt
    • Gordon Pinsent
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.4/10
    261
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Allan King
    • Writers
      • Olive Frederickson
      • Ben East
      • Patricia Louisianna Knop
    • Stars
      • Ellen Burstyn
      • Tom Skerritt
      • Gordon Pinsent
    • 9User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
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    • Awards
      • 1 win & 8 nominations

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    Silence of the North (1981)
    Ellen Burstyn, Colin Fox, David Fox, and Richard W. Farrell in Silence of the North (1981)
    Tom Skerritt and Ellen Burstyn in Silence of the North (1981)
    Ellen Burstyn and Jennifer McKinney in Silence of the North (1981)
    Ellen Burstyn and Jennifer McKinney in Silence of the North (1981)
    Ellen Burstyn in Silence of the North (1981)
    Ellen Burstyn in Silence of the North (1981)
    Tom Skerritt and Ellen Burstyn in Silence of the North (1981)
    Tom Skerritt and Ellen Burstyn in Silence of the North (1981)
    Tom Skerritt and Ellen Burstyn in Silence of the North (1981)
    Silence of the North (1981)
    Silence of the North (1981)

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    Ellen Burstyn
    Ellen Burstyn
    • Olive Frederickson
    Tom Skerritt
    Tom Skerritt
    • Walter Reamer
    Gordon Pinsent
    Gordon Pinsent
    • John Frederickson
    Jennifer McKinney
    Jennifer McKinney
    • Little Olive Reamer
    Donna Dobrijevic
    • Vala Reamer
    Jeff Banks
    • Lewis Reamer
    Colin Fox
    Colin Fox
    • Arthur Herriott
    David Fox
    David Fox
    • Lea Goodwin
    Richard W. Farrell
    • John Goodwin
    • (as Richard Farrell)
    Larry Reynolds
    Larry Reynolds
    • The Auctioneer
    Frank C. Turner
    Frank C. Turner
    • Young Man
    • (as Frank Turner)
    Ute Blunck
    • Young Woman
    Thomas Hauff
    Thomas Hauff
    • Billy
    Freddie Lang
    • Fiddler
    Dennis Robinson
    • Nels
    Robert Clothier
    Robert Clothier
    • Peter
    Bryan Fustukian
    • Drunk
    • (as Brian Fustukian)
    Larry Musser
    Larry Musser
    • Drunk
    • Director
      • Allan King
    • Writers
      • Olive Frederickson
      • Ben East
      • Patricia Louisianna Knop
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The film made the following disclaimer during the closing credits: "All animal sequences were filmed under direct veterinary supervision. No animals were injured or destroyed".
    • Quotes

      Olive Frederickson: I mourned my bitter loss, the broken dreams, the unborn child my husband would never see.

    • Connections
      Referenced in Vintage Video: 0317 Silence of the North (1981) (2023)
    • Soundtracks
      Comes a Time
      Music & Lyrics by Neil Young

      Performed by Lacy J. Dalton

    User reviews9

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    A heart-warming story the whole family can enjoy.
    I thoroughly enjoyed this heartwarming true story about Olive Frederickson. I was very impressed with the strength and independence of the main character, Olive, as shown in Ellen Burstyn's portrayal of her. Equally impressive is Gordon Pinsent's ability to capture the simplicity and good nature of John Frederickson. This is truly a story the entire family can enjoy.
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    • smurglet
    • Jun 29, 2003

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 23, 1981 (Canada)
    • Country of origin
      • Canada
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Comes a Time
    • Filming locations
      • Fort Smith, Northwest Territories, Canada
    • Production company
      • Universal Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • CA$8,400,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,622,898
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $344,837
      • Oct 25, 1981
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,622,898
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 34 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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