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The Silence of the Lambs
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The Silence of the Lambs

1991-02-14 · 119 min · ★ 8.3

Crime · Thriller · Drama

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.

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Directors
Jonathan Demme
Production companies
Orion Pictures, Strong Heart, A Luta Continua
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 19,000,000
Revenue
USD 272,742,922

Top Cast

Jodie FosterJodie FosterClarice Starling
Anthony HopkinsAnthony HopkinsDr. Hannibal Lecter
Scott GlennScott GlennJack Crawford
Ted LevineTed LevineJame Gumb
Anthony HealdAnthony HealdDr. Frederick Chilton
Brooke SmithBrooke SmithCatherine Martin
Diane BakerDiane BakerSenator Ruth Martin
Kasi LemmonsKasi LemmonsArdelia Mapp
Frankie FaisonFrankie FaisonBarney
Tracey WalterTracey WalterLamar
Charles NapierCharles NapierLt. Boyle
Danny DarstDanny DarstSgt. Tate
Alex ColemanSgt. Pembry
Dan ButlerDan ButlerRoden
Paul LazarPaul LazarPilcher
Ron VawterRon VawterPaul Krendler
Roger CormanRoger CormanFBI Director Hayden Burke
Lawrence A. BonneyFBI Instructor
Lawrence T. WrentzLawrence T. WrentzAgent Burroughs
Don BrockettFriendly Psychopath

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