The Silence of the Lambs

The Silence of the Lambs

1991

Movie Information

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

Director

Jonathan Demme

Runtime

1h 59m

Cast

Jodie FosterAnthony HopkinsScott GlennTed LevineAnthony HealdBrooke SmithDiane BakerKasi LemmonsFrankie FaisonTracey Walter

Production

Orion PicturesStrong HeartA Luta Continua

Genres

CrimeThrillerDrama

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