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The Silence of the Lambs

The Silence of the Lambs

Crime • R • 1991 • 1 hr 59 min
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8.4
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8.6

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.

Staring

Jodie Foster, Anthony Hopkins, Scott Glenn, Ted Levine, Anthony Heald

Directed By

Jonathan Demme

Written By

Ted Tally

Attributes

ComplexDarkWatch By Myself

Genre

CrimeDramaThriller

Release Date

February 14, 1991

User Reviews

Mike. ScoRpi-Yo
Mike. ScoRpi-Yo
The best cinema has to offer. The perfect film.
Cassie
Cassie
I think it was an amazing movie. I definitely recommend it and I can't wait to watch the other two movies!
William Shavkey
William Shavkey
Awesome all around the board, Jodie Foster delivers maybe one of the best cinematic performances of all time
Luke YaBoi
Luke YaBoi
Great movie with one of the best villains to ever exist. Anthony Hopkins eats up his screen time and everything else is amazing. Watch this!
Spell_Whomstve
Spell_Whomstve
A chilling and captivating crime-drama with plenty of stakes, tension, and a dreadful and truly terrifying villian. An obvious must-watch!
Mr.Blue
Mr.Blue
I describe it in three words: masterpiece, masterpiece and masterpiece! Hopkins stunning acting + detailed screenplay and engaging dialogue
Crystel Harris
Crystel Harris
Very chilling film! Anthony Hopkins is an amazing actor!✨
Seb
Seb
Great psychologic movie with always bounce backs. Only thing, I would have loved to see Hannibal as the main character, not Clarice.
James
James
One of the best thrillers I've ever seen; incredible acting, a captivating plot and brilliant filmaking assure its status as a masterpiece.
Mr Z Man
Mr Z Man
A masterclass from Anthony Hopkins,Truly a defining role in movie history he aces the role as Dr Hannibal Lector.

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8.4 – Based on 131.4k ratings
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The Silence of the Lambs
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Trailer
Official Trailer
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The Screaming Lambs
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Hannibal Meets The Senator
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Buffalo Bill Kidnaps Catherine
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The Silence of the Lambs – back in cinemas official trailer
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Clarice and Hannibal's First Meeting
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"It Rubs the Lotion On Its Skin"
Featurette
Becoming Hannibal Lecter | The Silence of the Lambs | MGM

Cast & Crew

Jonathan Demme
Jonathan
Demme
Jodie Foster
Jodie
Foster
Anthony Hopkins
Anthony
Hopkins
Scott Glenn
Scott
Glenn
Ted Levine
Ted
Levine
Anthony Heald
Anthony
Heald
Brooke Smith
Brooke
Smith
Diane Baker
Diane
Baker
Kasi Lemmons
Kasi
Lemmons
Frankie Faison
Frankie
Faison
Tracey Walter
Tracey
Walter
Ted Tally
Ted
Tally

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