The Silent Star
1960, German. Directed by Kurt Maetzig.
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A mysterious magnetic spool found during a construction project is discovered to have originated from Venus. A rocket expedition to Venus is launched to discover the origin of the spool and the race that created it.
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
- Rated
- G
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Where to watch The Silent Star
The Silent Star is streaming on Bloodstream and Artiflix in India.
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Cast & crew
- Kurt MaetzigDirector
- Oldřich LukešProf. Harringway Hawling
- Ignacy MachowskiProf. Saltyk
- Julius OngeweTalua, afrikanischer Fernsehtechniker
- Mikhail PostnikovProf. Arsenew
- Kurt RackelmannProf. Sikarna
- Günther SimonRobert Brinkmann, deutscher Pilot
- Hua-Ta TangDr. Tchen Yu
- Lucyna WinnickaJoan Moran
- Yoko TaniSumiko Ogimura, japanische Ärztin
- Ruth-Maria KubitschekFrau Arsenjew
- Eva-Maria HagenReporterin
- Karen FredersdorfBinkmans Mutter
Details
- Released
- 26 February 1960
- Original title
- Der schweigende Stern
- Country
- East Germany, Poland
- Written by
- Jan Fethke, Alexander Stenbock-Fermor, Günter Reisch
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What The Silent Star is based on
The Silent Star is based on The Astronauts (1951) by Stanisław Lem, published by Czytelnik.
1951
The Astronauts
By Stanisław Lem
Published by Czytelnik
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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The Silent Star: quick answers
Is The Silent Star worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 4.9/10 from 83 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Silent Star?
The Silent Star runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Does The Silent Star have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Silent Star. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Silent Star parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Silent Star is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Silent Star on?
The Silent Star is streaming on Bloodstream and Artiflix in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Silent Star?
If you liked The Silent Star, try Solo: A Star Wars Story, Stowaway, The Arrival.
Who directed The Silent Star?
The Silent Star (1960) was directed by Kurt Maetzig and stars Oldřich Lukeš, Ignacy Machowski, Julius Ongewe.
What is The Silent Star based on?
The Silent Star is based on The Astronauts (1951) by Stanisław Lem, published by Czytelnik.