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Silent Tongue (1993)
Director: Sam Shepard
Cast: Alan Bates, Richard Harris, River Phoenix, Dermot Mulroney
Runtime102 min
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Mad with grief after the death of his Kiowa wife, Roe awaits death under a tree with her body beside him. She begins to haunt him because he won't bury her. His father, who bought him the wife, thinks her sister might reason with Roe.
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Silent Tongue (1993) is a critically divisive film directed by Sam Shepard, blending elements of Western, horror, drama, and romance. While it has a low 5.5/10 rating on IMDb, the film's unconventional narrative and surreal visuals have garnered it a cult following among some viewers and critics.
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Fans of atmospheric, character-driven Westerns will appreciate the haunting blend of genres in director Sam Shepard's 1993 film 'Silent Tongue', featuring powerful performances from stars like Richard Harris and River Phoenix.
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Silent Tongue is a 1994 American Western horror film written and directed by Sam Shepard. It was filmed in the spring of 1992, but not released until 1994. It was filmed near Roswell, New Mexico and features Richard Harris, Sheila Tousey, Alan Bates, Dermot Mulroney and River Phoenix.
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