The Silence of the Lambs

Name: The Silence of the Lambs
Genre: Crime, Thriller, Drama
Released: 1991-02-14
Duration: 119 min
Rating: 8.3

“To enter the mind of a killer she must challenge the mind of a madman.”

8.3 / 10 (18,545 votes)

Overview

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.

Release Date February 14, 1991

Runtime 119 min

Genres Crime, Thriller, Drama

Status Released

Budget $19,000,000

Box Office $272,742,922

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Anthony Hopkins & Jodie Foster Re-Watch THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS | Criterion Commentary

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Tim Curry Regrets Not Playing Hannibal Lecter In 'Silence of the Lambs'

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In conversation with... Jodie Foster, on The Silence of the Lambs

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The Silence of the Lambs Wins Adapted Screenplay: 1992 Oscars

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Jonathan Demme Wins Best Directing: 1992 Oscars

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The Silence of the Lambs Wins Best Picture: 1992 Oscars

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Jodie Foster Wins Best Actress | 64th Oscars (1992)

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Anthony Hopkins Wins Best Actor | 64th Oscars (1992)

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