Silkwood (1983)
- Synopsis:
- Karen Silkwood (Meryl Streep) blows the whistle on hazards and a cover-up at the Oklahoma nuclear plant where she works.
- Starring:
- Meryl Streep, Kurt Russell
- Director:
- Mike Nichols
- Rated:
- R
Details
- Starring:
- Meryl Streep, Kurt Russell, Cher, Craig Nelson, Diana Scarwid, Fred Ward, Ron Silver, Charles Hallahan, Josef Sommer, Sudie Bond, Henderson Forsythe, E. Katherine Kerr, Bruce McGill, David Strathairn, Richard Hamilton, M. Walsh, Graham Jarvis, James Rebho
- Director:
- Mike Nichols
- Genres:
- Drama, Biopic, Crime Drama, Crime Thrillers, Political Drama, Suspense
- Rated:
- R
- Runtime:
- 131
- Language:
- English
- Country:
- United States of America
- Year:
- 1983
- Keywords:
- based upon a true story, conspiracy, Karen Silkwood, nuclear power, Oklahoma, union, whistleblower, workers' rights
Awards
- Best Directing
- Best Film Editing
- Best Writing
- Best Actress: Meryl Streep
- Best Supporting Actress: Cher
Academy Award
Nominated
Movie DNA
Attributes ordered and rated by our clerks.
Well-loved movie
Character Depth
Suspense
Political
Downbeat
Disturbing
Humor
Slow Pace
Complexity
Hollywood Feel
