Silkwood(1983)
“On November 13, 1974, Karen Silkwood, an employee of a nuclear facility, left to meet with a reporter from the New York Times. She never got there.”
Overview
Like most of the people in her town, Karen Silkwood works at the local nuclear plant producing highly radioactive plutonium. Exposed one day to a lethal dose of radiation, Karen faces the blank walls of corporate indifference and denial. As her illness increases, her protest grows louder and she becomes an obvious danger to the powers that be.
Director
Mike Nichols
Studio
ABC Motion Pictures
Budget
$10M
Revenue
$36M
Cast
Meryl Streep
as Karen Silkwood
Kurt Russell
as Drew Stephens
Cher
as Dolly Pelliker
Craig T. Nelson
as Winston
Fred Ward
as Morgan
Diana Scarwid
as Angela
Ron Silver
as Paul Stone
Charles Hallahan
as Earl Lapin
Josef Sommer
as Max Richter
Sudie Bond
as Thelma Rice
Henderson Forsythe
as Quincy Bissell
E. Katherine Kerr
as Gilda Schultz
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1983
Runtime
2h 11m
Language
English
Rating
6.9 / 10
Budget
$10M
Box Office
$36M
Production Companies
ABC Motion Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Silkwood?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Silkwood (1983).
What is Silkwood about?▼
Like most of the people in her town, Karen Silkwood works at the local nuclear plant producing highly radioactive plutonium. Exposed one day to a lethal dose of radiation, Karen faces the blank walls of corporate indifference and denial. As her illness increases, her protest grows louder and she becomes an obvious danger to the powers that be.
Who directed Silkwood?▼
Silkwood was directed by Mike Nichols and released in 1983. It is a drama film.
How long is Silkwood?▼
Silkwood has a runtime of 2 hours and 11 minutes (131 minutes total).
Who stars in Silkwood?▼
The cast of Silkwood includes Meryl Streep as Karen Silkwood, Kurt Russell as Drew Stephens, Cher as Dolly Pelliker, Craig T. Nelson as Winston, Fred Ward as Morgan and more.
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