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The Silent Twins (1986 film)

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The Silent Twins
Directed byJon Amiel
StarringDavid Blackburn
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
Production
Running time85 minutes
Original release
Release
  • 19 January 1986 (1986-01-19)

The Silent Twins is a 1986 television film directed by Jon Amiel. It was broadcast as Season 2, Episode 2 of Screen Two.

The Silent Twins is based on the true story of June and Jennifer Gibbons, identical twins who grew up in Wales. They got the nickname "The Silent Twins" because they only communicated with each other. Both women were committed to Broadmoor Mental Health Hospital for 14 years.