The Silence of the Lambs (1991)
- Synopsis:
- Chilling psychological thriller about a madman who helps investigators track down a serial killer. Terrific performances abound in this intelligent scarefest, which swept the major awards at the 1992 Oscars.
- Starring:
- Jodie Foster, Anthony Hopkins
- Director:
- Jonathan Demme
- Rated:
- R
Details
- Starring:
- Jodie Foster, Anthony Hopkins, Scott Glenn, Ted Levine, Anthony Heald, Brooke Smith, Diane Baker, Kasi Lemmons, Charles Napier, Roger Corman, George A. Romero
- Director:
- Jonathan Demme
- Genres:
- Suspense, Cerebral Suspense, Crime Thrillers, Horror, Murder Mystery, Thrillers
- Rated:
- R
- Runtime:
- 119
- Language:
- English
- Country:
- United States of America
- Year:
- 1991
- Keywords:
- cannibalism, FBI, manhunt, police, psychopath, serial killer
Awards
- Best Directing
- Best Writing (Based on Previous Material)
- Best Picture
- Best Actor: Anthony Hopkins
- Best Actress: Jodie Foster
- Best Sound
- Best Film Editing
- Best Actress: Jodie Foster
- Best Directing
- Best Writing
- Best Picture - Drama
- Best Actor: Anthony Hopkins
Academy Award
Won
Nominated
Golden Globe
Won
Nominated
Movie DNA
Attributes ordered and rated by our clerks.
Well-loved movie
Disturbing
Terror
Character Depth
Suspense
Violence
Downbeat
Complexity
Blood & Gore
Hollywood Feel
Fast Pace
Dry Humor
Black Humor
Cinematography
Action
