Movie "Silk" - DVD Movies Encyclopedia

Short description of the movie "Silk"

Based on the Alessandro Baricco's novel this is the story of a married silkworm smuggler, Herve Joncour, in 19th Century France who travels to Japan to collect his clandestine cargo. While there he spots a beautiful Japanese woman, the concubine of a local baron, with whom he becomes obsessed. Without speaking the same language, they communicate through letters until war intervenes. Their unrequited love persists however, and Herve's wife Helene begins to suspect.

Starring actors in "Silk" movie:

Michael Pitt as a character Hervé Joncour Michael Pitt also starred in the next movies: "Murder by Numbers" in a role of Justin Pendleton; "The Village" in a role of Finton Coin; "Bully" in a role of Donny Semenec; "Funny Games U.S." in a role of Paul; "Finding Forrester" in a role of John Coleridge;

Tony Vogel as a character Café Verdun Man #1 Tony Vogel also starred in the next movies: "The Final Conflict" in a role of Brother Antonio;

Toni Bertorelli as a character Verdun Toni Bertorelli also starred in the next movies: "The Passion of the Christ" in a role of Annas;

Kenneth Welsh as a character Mayor Joncour Kenneth Welsh also starred in the next movies: "The Day After Tomorrow" in a role of Vice President Becker; "Legends of the Fall" in a role of Sheriff Tynert; "The Fog" in a role of Tom Malone; "Four Brothers" in a role of Robert Bradford; "The Exorcism of Emily Rose" in a role of Dr. Mueller; "Timecop" in a role of Senator Utley; "The Covenant" in a role of Provost Higgins; "Eloise at the Plaza" in a role of Sir Wilkes; "Absolute Power" in a role of Sandy Lord; "The Freshman" in a role of Dwight Armstrong, Clark's Step-father; "One Way" in a role of Anderson; "Miracle" in a role of Doc Nagobads; "Adoration" in a role of Morris; "Hideaway" in a role of Detective Breech;

Alfred Molina as a character Baldabiou Alfred Molina also starred in the next movies: "Species"; "Chocolat" in a role of Comte De Reynaud; "Frida" in a role of Diego Rivera; "Identity" in a role of Dr. Malick; "Maverick" in a role of Angel; "The Da Vinci Code" in a role of Bishop Aringarosa; "Spider-Man 2" in a role of Doc Ock/Dr. Otto Octavius; "The Hoax" in a role of Dick Susskind; "Anna Karenina" in a role of Levin; "Raiders of the Lost Ark" in a role of Satipo; "The Impostors" in a role of Sir Jeremy Burtom; "The Miracle Maker" in a role of Simon the Pharisee; "The Lodger" in a role of Chandler Manning; "The Moon and the Stars" in a role of Davide Rieti; "Wonder Woman" in a role of Ares; "Pink Panther 2" in a role of Pepperidge; "Nothing Like the Holidays" in a role of Edy Rodriguez; "Ladyhawke" in a role of Cezar; "Hideaway" in a role of Jonas; "An Education" in a role of Jack; "Dudley Do-Right" in a role of Snidely Whiplash; "Before and After" in a role of Panos Demeris; "Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time" in a role of Sheik Amar;

Michael Golding as a character Clerk Michael Golding starred only in the movie "Silk"

Carlo Cecchi as a character Priest Carlo Cecchi also starred in the next movies: "The Red Violin" in a role of Nicolo Bussotti (Cremona); "Stealing Beauty" in a role of Carlo Lisca;

Marc Fiorini as a character M. Chabert Marc Fiorini also starred in the next movies: "Angels & Demons" in a role of Cardinal Baggia; "Direct Hit" in a role of Sergeant;

Leslie Csuth as a character M. Loiseau Leslie Csuth starred only in the movie "Silk"

Toru Tezuka as a character Japanese Guide Toru Tezuka starred only in the movie "Silk"

Hiroya Morita as a character Japanese Elder #1 Hiroya Morita starred only in the movie "Silk"

Akinori Ando as a character Ronin Akinori Ando starred only in the movie "Silk"

Jun Kunimura as a character Umon Jun Kunimura also starred in the next movies: "Kill Bill: Vol. 1" in a role of Boss Tanaka; "Japan Sinks (Nihon chinbotsu)" in a role of Kyosuke Nozaki;

Kanata Hongô as a character Japanese Boy Kanata Hongô starred only in the movie "Silk"

Kôji Yakusho as a character Hara Jubei Kôji Yakusho starred only in the movie "Silk"