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Great Silence (The) AKA Il Grande Silenzio AKA Le Grand Silence AKA The Big Silence (Blu-ray) (1968)
His voice was the silence of death!Director: Sergio Corbucci
Year of Copyright: 1968
Year of Production: 1967-68
OVERALL: Draw-
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Extras:English Credits (2:28)
English Closing Titles (1:42)
Alternative Ending (1:46)
Interview with Nori Corbucci (5:39)
Stills Gallery
English Trailer (3:41)
German Trailer (2:48) -
Subtitles:Japanese (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:1.66:1
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Picture Format:1080i60 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Italian DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
Italian DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
Japanese DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Booklet included.
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Extras:"Thoughts from the Hut ... about Il Grande Silenzio" 2018 interview with filmmaker Alex Cox (14:46)
"Western, Italian Style" 1968 documentary (38:01)
Alternate Ending 1 (with optional Alex Cox commentary; 2:01)
Alternate Ending 2 (4:31)
Theatrical Trailer (3:46)
2018 Theatrical Trailer (1:44)
Film Movement Reel (1:26)
Bonus Trailers:
- "Time to Die" (1:53)
- "Hana-Bi" (1:52)
- "Kamikaze 89" (1:34)
- "The Dark Valley" (1:29)
- "Once Were Warriors" (2:11)
- "Ugly, Dirty and Bad" (1:24) -
Subtitles:English
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Italian DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono (48kHz/24-bit)
English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Comes with a 16 page booklet featuring "Ending the Silence" a new essay by film critic Simon Abrams.
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray 4K Copy)
*The Film – 4K Restoration (106:43)
*The Film – Grindhouse Version from 1969 35mm Print of the German Cinema Version (98:48)
Audio Commentary on the 4K restoration by film historian Dr. Rolf Giesen (2025, in German)
Audio Commentary on the 4K restoration by filmmaker Mike Siegel (2021, in English)
Audio Commentary on the 4K restoration by author Howard Hughes and filmmaker Richard Knew (2021, in English)
Audio Commentary on the 4K restoration by filmmaker and author Alex Cox, recorded live at the Hollywood Theatre, Portland (2021, in English)
2003 introduction by critic Jean-Pierre Dionnet (4:13, in French)
2025 foreward by disc producer Jean-Baptiste Thoret (9:34, in French with German subtitles)
"Filming Silenzio: Behind the Scenes of Sergio Corbucci's Il Grande Silenzio" 2017 featurette (10:15, in English with German subtitles)
"Promoting Silenzio: International Posters & Lobby Cards" 2017 slideshow (9:16)
"Silenzio in Pictures" 2017 slideshow (6:51)
Alternate Ending #1: "Happy Ending" (2:01, with optional Audio Commentary by filmmaker Alex Cox in English with German subtitles)
Alternate Ending #2: "Ambiguous Ending" (4:31)
2003 scene-specific audio commentary for the opening of the film by critic Olivier Pére (21:55, in French with German subtitles)
Interview with actor Klaus Kinski (8:39, in German)
"Western, Italian Style" 1968 documentary (38:01, in English with German subtitles)
French Opening and Closing Credits (4:03)
German Opening and Closing Credits (3:36)
French Theatrical Trailer (3:10)
Italian Theatrical Trailer (3:38 )
English Export Trailer (3:43)
German Theatrical Trailer (2:28)
Trailer Show (in German):
- "The Hitcher" (2:24)
- "Steiner - Das Eiserne Kreuz" (3:13)
- "Der Tod ritt Dienstags" (3:03)
- "Unser Mann in Rio" (1:35)
- "Rififi in Paris" (1:51)
- "High Noon" (3:06)
DISC TWO (Blu-ray)
*The Film – Older HD Master (104:51)
*The Film – Grindhouse Version from 1969 35mm Print of the German Cinema Version (98:48)
Audio Commentary on the older HD master by filmmaker Mike Siegel (2017)
2003 introduction by critic Jean-Pierre Dionnet (4:13, in French)
2025 foreward by disc producer Jean-Baptiste Thoret (9:34, in French with German subtitles)
"Filming Silenzio: Behind the Scenes of Sergio Corbucci's Il Grande Silenzio" 2017 featurette (10:15, in English with German subtitles)
"Promoting Silenzio: International Posters & Lobby Cards" 2017 slideshow (9:17)
"Silenzio in Pictures" 2017 slideshow (6:51)
Alternate "Happy" Ending (1:57)
Trailers:
- French Theatrical Trailer (3:02)
- German Theatrical Trailer (2:28)
Trailer Show (in German):
- "High Noon" (3:06)
- "Sie nannten ihn Gringo" (3:17)
- "Der Tod ritt Dienstags" (3:03)
- "Der letzte Mohikaner" (3:41)
- "Das Vermächtnis des Inka" (2:36)
- "Die Bäreninsel in der Hölle der Arktis" (2:43)
- "Krakatoa - Feuersturm über Java" (2:53)
- "Cassandra Crossing - Treffpunkt Todesbrücke" (2:29)
- "Die Abenteuer des Rabbi Jacob" (3:01)
- "Das Wirtshaus im Spessart" (3:44)
- "Wildes Land" (1:23)
- "Via Mala" (4:44) -
Subtitles:German (older HD master only)
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Aspect Ratio:1.66:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Older HD Version
Italian DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono (48kHz/24-bit)
French DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono (48kHz/24-bit)
German DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono (48kHz/24-bit)
Grindhouse Version
German Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono -
Case type:Keep Case
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UPC Number:4042564245691
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Notes:Limited to 2,000 copies.
Comes with a 16-page booklet by Roland Mörchen.
Cover title: "Leichen pflastern seinen Weg".
The Blu-ray 4K copy includes a newer restoration that runs longer. -
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray)
*The Film - Older HD Master (104:51)
*The Film - Grindhouse Version (98:48)
Audio Commentary on the older HD master by filmmaker Mike Siegel (2017)
"Filming Silenzio: Behind the Scenes of Sergio Corbucci's Il Grande Silenzio" 2017 featurette (10:15)
"Promoting Silenzio: International Posters & Lobby Cards" 2017 slideshow (9:17)
"Silenzio in Pictures" 2017 slideshow (6:51)
2003 presentation by Jean-Pierre Dionnet (4:15)
Interview with actor Klaus Kinski (8:39)
French Opening and Closing Credits (3:57)
Alternate Ending (1:57)
Trailers:
- French Theatrical Trailer (3:02)
- German Theatrical Trailer (2:28)
Trailer Show (in German):
- "High Noon" (3:06)
- "Sie nannten ihn Gringo" (3:17)
- "Der Tod ritt Dienstags" (3:03)
- "Der letzte Mohikaner" (3:41)
- "Das Vermächtnis des Inka" (2:36)
- "Die Bäreninsel in der Hölle der Arktis" (2:43)
- "Krakatoa - Feuersturm über Java" (2:53)
- "Cassandra Crossing - Treffpunkt Todesbrücke" (2:29)
- "Die Abenteuer des Rabbi Jacob" (3:01)
- "Das Wirtshaus im Spessart" (3:44)
- "Wildes Land" (1:23)
- "Via Mala" (4:44)
DISC TWO (DVD Copy) -
Subtitles:German (original version only)
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Original Version
Italian DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono (48kHz/24-bit)
French DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono (48kHz/24-bit)
German DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono (48kHz/24-bit)
Grindhouse Version
German Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono -
Case type:Mediabook
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UPC Number:4042564245691
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Notes:The "Grindhouse Version" is an HD transfer of a 35mm German print with the full frame exposed including the 1.85:1 hard mattes. Some damaged and cut footage has been restored using the hard-matted footage in "Western all'Italia".
Comes with a 20-page booklet.
Available as a mediabook with two cover choices: Cover A (limited to 2,000 copies) and Cover B. -
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Extras:*The Film - Older HD Master (104:51)
*The Film - Grindhouse Version (98:48)
Audio Commentary on the older HD master by filmmaker Mike Siegel (2017)
"Filming Silenzio: Behind the Scenes of Sergio Corbucci's Il Grande Silenzio" 2017 featurette (10:15)
"Promoting Silenzio: International Posters & Lobby Cards" 2017 slideshow (9:17)
"Silenzio in Pictures" 2017 slideshow (6:51)
2003 presentation by Jean-Pierre Dionnet (4:15)
Interview with actor Klaus Kinski (8:39)
French Opening and Closing Credits (3:57)
Alternate Ending (1:57)
Trailers:
- French Theatrical Trailer (3:02)
- German Theatrical Trailer (2:28)
Trailer Show (in German):
- "High Noon" (3:06)
- "Sie nannten ihn Gringo" (3:17)
- "Der Tod ritt Dienstags" (3:03)
- "Der letzte Mohikaner" (3:41)
- "Das Vermächtnis des Inka" (2:36)
- "Die Bäreninsel in der Hölle der Arktis" (2:43)
- "Krakatoa - Feuersturm über Java" (2:53)
- "Cassandra Crossing - Treffpunkt Todesbrücke" (2:29)
- "Die Abenteuer des Rabbi Jacob" (3:01)
- "Das Wirtshaus im Spessart" (3:44)
- "Wildes Land" (1:23)
- "Via Mala" (4:44) -
Subtitles:German (original version only)
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Original Version
Italian DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono (48kHz/24-bit)
French DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono (48kHz/24-bit)
German DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono (48kHz/24-bit)
Grindhouse Version
German Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:The "Grindhouse Version" is an HD transfer of a 35mm German print with the full frame exposed including the 1.85:1 hard mattes. Some damaged and cut footage has been restored using the hard-matted footage in "Western all'Italia".
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Commentaries:(1) Audio Commentary by author Howard Hughes and filmmaker Richard Knew (2021)
(2) Audio Commentary by filmmaker Mike Siegel (2021)
(3) Audio Commentary by filmmaker and author Alex Cox, recorded live at the Hollywood Theatre, Portland (2021) -
Extras:"Western, Italian Style" 1968 documentary (38:01, in English and Italian with English subtitles)*
"Thoughts from the Hut ... about Il Grande Silenzio" 2018 interview with filmmaker Alex Cox (14:46)
"Austin Fisher on The Great Silence" 2021 interview (14:28)
Alternate Ending #1: "Happy Ending" (2:01, with optional Audio Commentary by filmmaker Alex Cox)
Alternate Ending #2: "Ambiguous Ending" (4:31)
Italian Theatrical Trailer (3:38, in Italian with English subtitles)
English Export Trailer (3:43)
"Filming Silenzio: Behind the Scenes of Sergio Corbucci's Il Grande Silenzio" 2017 documentary (10:15)
"Promoting Silenzio: International Posters & Lobby Cards" 2017 slideshow (9:17)
"Silenzio in Pictures" 2017 slideshow (6:53) -
Subtitles:English (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English LPCM 2.0 Mono (48kHz/24-bit)
Italian LPCM 2.0 Mono (48kHz/24-bit) -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Extras are in English unless noted.
The Siegel commentary is a different track from the German Blu-ray.
Comes with a 36-page liner notes booklet "Freeze Frame: Sergio Corbucci's Western Masterpieces" and "The Wild Ones: The Spaghetti Westerns of Klaus Kinski" both by historian Howard Hughes. Also contains Alex Cox's introduction to the film from The Moviedrome Guide, cast & crew information, viewing notes, a special note, Blu-ray credits
* Mislabeled as dating from 1973.
The first pressing of 3,000 copies an O-card slipcase, a reversible poster featuring the film's original artwork, and a set of 4 facsimile lobby cards.
Although derived from the same 2018 4K restoration as the Film Movement release, the grading is slightly darker - along with a teal leaning to the blues that also effects the whites to a degree - and the image is slightly cropped on all four sides.
There are three single-frame glitches in the encode. -
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Commentaries:(1) Audio Commentary by author Howard Hughes and filmmaker Richard Knew (2021)
(2) Audio Commentary by filmmaker Mike Siegel (2021)
(3) Audio Commentary by filmmaker and author Alex Cox, recorded live at the Hollywood Theatre, Portland (2021) -
Extras:"Western, Italian Style" 1968 documentary (38:01, in English and Italian with English subtitles)*
"Thoughts from the Hut ... about Il Grande Silenzio" 2018 interview with filmmaker Alex Cox (14:46)
"Austin Fisher on The Great Silence" 2021 interview (14:28)
Alternate Ending #1: "Happy Ending" (2:01, with optional Audio Commentary by filmmaker Alex Cox)
Alternate Ending #2: "Ambiguous Ending" (4:31)
Italian Theatrical Trailer (3:38, in Italian with English subtitles)
English Export Trailer (3:43)
"Filming Silenzio: Behind the Scenes of Sergio Corbucci's Il Grande Silenzio" 2017 documentary (10:15)
"Promoting Silenzio: International Posters & Lobby Cards" 2017 slideshow (9:17)
"Silenzio in Pictures" 2017 slideshow (6:53) -
Subtitles:English (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English LPCM 2.0 Mono (48kHz/24-bit)
Italian LPCM 2.0 Mono (48kHz/24-bit) -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Extras are in English unless noted.
The Siegel commentary is a different track from the German Blu-ray.
Comes with a 36-page liner notes booklet "Freeze Frame: Sergio Corbucci's Western Masterpieces" and "The Wild Ones: The Spaghetti Westerns of Klaus Kinski" both by historian Howard Hughes. Also contains Alex Cox's introduction to the film from The Moviedrome Guide, cast & crew information, viewing notes, a special note, Blu-ray credits
*Mislabeled as dating from 1973.
Although derived from the same 2018 4K restoration as the Film Movement release, the grading is slightly darker - along with a teal leaning to the blues that also effects the whites to a degree - and the image is slightly cropped on all four sides.
There are three single-frame glitches in the encode. -
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OVERALL: Draw
The 2025 German edition has comprehensive extras including material from several older editions; however, the U.K. editions include an exclusive commentary.
The 2025 German, Film Moement, and Eureka editions use the 2018 HD restoration. The 2017/2018 German and Japanese editions utilize an earlier master that runs shorter.
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CUTS:
- Blu-ray A Japan- TC Entertainment - No cuts (102:07 - 25fps sourced transfer).
- Blu-ray ALL 50th Anniversary Restoration America- Film Movement - No cuts (106:01).
- Blu-ray ALL Limited Collector's Edition Germany- Filmjuwelen - No cuts - uses an older HD master (104:51) than the 4K restoration on the Blu-ray 4K copy and also includes the German cinema version (98:48).
- Blu-ray ALL Limited Edition Germany- Filmjuwelen/Al!ve - Unknown - Includes the older HD master (104:51) - which runs a minute shorter than the 2018 restoration for unknown reasons - and the "grindhouse version" reflecting the German cinema cut (98:48).
- Blu-ray ALL Standard Edition Germany- Filmjuwelen - Unknown - Includes the older HD master (104:51) - which runs a minute shorter than the 2018 restoration for unknown reasons - and the "grindhouse version" reflecting the German cinema cut (98:48).
- Blu-ray B Limited Edition United Kingdom- Eureka - No cuts (105:49)
- Blu-ray B Standard Edition United Kingdom- Eureka - No cuts (105:49)
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Comparison added by Paul_Lewis on 04/01/14
Comparison last updated by Eric_Cotenas on 21/02/25UPDATE LOG:
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13/11/21: Added UK, clean-up, French-co-production title, tagline.
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