The Silence of the Lambs(1991)
“To enter the mind of a killer she must challenge the mind of a madman.”
Overview
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.
Director
Jonathan Demme
Studio
Orion Pictures
Budget
$19M
Revenue
$273M
Cast
Jodie Foster
as Clarice Starling
Anthony Hopkins
as Dr. Hannibal Lecter
Scott Glenn
as Jack Crawford
Ted Levine
as Jame Gumb
Anthony Heald
as Dr. Frederick Chilton
Brooke Smith
as Catherine Martin
Diane Baker
as Senator Ruth Martin
Kasi Lemmons
as Ardelia Mapp
Frankie Faison
as Barney
Tracey Walter
as Lamar
Charles Napier
as Lt. Boyle
Danny Darst
as Sgt. Tate
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1991
Runtime
1h 59m
Language
English
Rating
8.3 / 10
Budget
$19M
Box Office
$273M
Production Companies
Orion Pictures • Strong Heart • A Luta Continua
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Where can I watch The Silence of the Lambs?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Silence of the Lambs (1991).
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 and released in 1991. It is a crime, thriller, drama film.
How long is The Silence of the Lambs?▼
The Silence of the Lambs has a runtime of 1 hours and 59 minutes (119 minutes total).
Who stars in The Silence of the Lambs?▼
The cast of The Silence of the Lambs includes Jodie Foster as Clarice Starling, Anthony Hopkins as Dr. Hannibal Lecter, Scott Glenn as Jack Crawford, Ted Levine as Jame Gumb, Anthony Heald as Dr. Frederick Chilton and more.
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