The Silence of the Lambs (1991)
To enter the mind of a killer she must challenge the mind of a madman.
Clarice Starling is a top student at the FBI's training academy. Jack Crawford wants Clarice to interview Dr. Hannibal Lecter, a brilliant psychiatrist who is also a violent psychopath, serving life behind bars for various acts of murder and cannibalism. Crawford believes that Lecter may have insight into a case and that Starling, as an attractive young woman, may be just the bait to draw him out.
Cast
- Jodie Foster - Clarice Starling
- Anthony Hopkins - Dr. Hannibal Lecter
- Scott Glenn - Jack Crawford
- Ted Levine - Jame Gumb
- Anthony Heald - Dr. Frederick Chilton
- Brooke Smith - Catherine Martin
- Diane Baker - Senator Ruth Martin
- Kasi Lemmons - Ardelia Mapp
- Frankie Faison - Barney
- Tracey Walter - Lamar
Screenplay
- Ted Tally (Screenplay)
- Thomas Harris (Novel)
Themes
Serial Killers and Dark Minds, Serial Murder Clue Hunt, Copycat Serial Killer and the Puzzle, Serial Killers and Dark Minds, Twisted Psychological Thriller
Keywords
based on novel or book, kidnapping, psychopath, fbi, scientific study, murder, serial killer, psychological thriller, brutality, cannibal, psychiatrist, moth, virginia, neo-noir, twisted
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Silence of the Lambs about?
- Clarice Starling is a top student at the FBI's training academy. Jack Crawford wants Clarice to interview Dr. Hannibal Lecter, a brilliant psychiatrist who is also a violent psychopath, serving life behind bars for various acts of murder and cannibalism. Crawford believes that Lecter may have insight into a case and that Starling, as an attractive young woman, may be just the bait to draw him out.
- Who directed The Silence of the Lambs?
- The Silence of the Lambs was directed by Jonathan Demme.
- Who stars in The Silence of the Lambs?
- The Silence of the Lambs stars Jodie Foster, Anthony Hopkins, Scott Glenn, Ted Levine, Anthony Heald, Brooke Smith.
- How long is The Silence of the Lambs?
- The Silence of the Lambs has a runtime of 1h 59m (119 minutes).
- What genre is The Silence of the Lambs?
- The Silence of the Lambs is a Crime, Thriller, Drama film.
- What is the Filmori rating for The Silence of the Lambs?
- The Silence of the Lambs has a Filmori rating of 4.5/5 based on 3 ratings.
- What is the budget of The Silence of the Lambs?
- The Silence of the Lambs had a budget of $19M.
- How much did The Silence of the Lambs gross?
- The Silence of the Lambs grossed $273M worldwide.
- Where was The Silence of the Lambs produced?
- The Silence of the Lambs was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Silence of the Lambs?
- The themes of The Silence of the Lambs include: Serial Killers and Dark Minds, Serial Murder Clue Hunt, Copycat Serial Killer and the Puzzle, Serial Killers and Dark Minds, Twisted Psychological Thriller.