The Silence of the Lambs
- Original title
- The Silence of the Lambs
- Year
- 1991
- Running time
- 115 min.
- Country
- United States
- Director
- Screenwriter
- Ted Tally. Novel: Thomas Harris
- Cast
-
- Jodie Foster
- Anthony Hopkins
- Scott Glenn
- Ted Levine
- Anthony Heald
- Diane Baker
- Brooke Smith
- Tracey Walter
- Kasi Lemmons
- Chris Isaak
- Charles Napier
- Roger Corman
- Frankie Faison
- See all credits
- Music
- Cinematography
- Producer
- Genre
- Thriller. Mystery. Horror | Crime. Psychological Thriller. Cop Movies. Cult movie. Serial Killers. Kidnapping Film / Disappearance
- Movie Groups
- Hannibal Lecter | Thomas Harris Adaptations
- Synopsis
- Clarice Starling (Jodie Foster), a young and ambitious FBI agent, enlists the aid of criminally insane ex-psychiatrist Dr. Hannibal Lecter (Anthony Hopkins) to help track down a vicious serial killer named "Buffalo Bill" who skins his victims and who has kidnapped a girl, the only daughter of a republican senator.
- Rankings Position
- Awards
-
1991: 5 Academy Awards: Movie, Director, Actor (Hopkins), Actress (Foster), Ad. Screenplay1991: Golden Globes: Best Actress - Drama (Foster). 5 Nominations1991: 2 BAFTA Awards: Best Actor (Hopkins) and Actress (Foster). 9 Nominations1991: Berlin Film Festival: Silver Bear - Best Director (ex aequo "Ultrà")1991: Nominated for Cesar: Best Foreign Language Picture1991: 3 National Board of Review Awards: Director, Movie, Supp. Actor (Hopkins)
- Critics' reviews
- Movie Soulmates' ratings
-
Register so you can access movie recommendations tailored to your movie taste.
- Friends' ratings
-
Register so you can check out ratings by your friends, family members, and like-minded members of the FA community.
- Ranking Lists Position
-
- 2 My Favorite Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Movies (1014)
- 3 Movies with a Great Female Lead (153)
- 3 Most Original Movie Posters Ever (16)
- 4 Movies with a Great Male Lead (259)
- 4 Best Movie Posters Ever (My Favorite Posters) (93)
- 9 My Favorites from the 90s (555)
- 12 My Favorite Book to Film Adaptation (91)
- 22 Movies I Want to Own (153)
- 23 Movies with Great Screenplays (91)
- 28 Absolute Musts (39)
Is the synopsis/plot summary missing? Do you want to report a spoiler, error or omission? Please send us a message.
If you are not a registered user please send us an email to [email protected]All copyrighted material (movie posters, DVD covers, stills, trailers) and trademarks belong to their respective producers and/or distributors.
For US ratings information please visit: www.mpaa.org www.filmratings.com www.parentalguide.org