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The Silence of the Lambs · 1991

The Silence of the Lambs (1991) is a Crime / Thriller / Drama film directed by Jonathan Demme, starring Jodie Foster, Anthony Hopkins, Scott Glenn.

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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.

Cast

Jodie Foster, Anthony Hopkins, Scott Glenn, Ted Levine, Anthony Heald, Brooke Smith, Diane Baker, Kasi Lemmons

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Frequently asked

What is "The Silence of the Lambs" about?

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.

When was "The Silence of the Lambs" released?

The Silence of the Lambs was released in 1991.

Who stars in "The Silence of the Lambs"?

The cast includes Jodie Foster, Anthony Hopkins, Scott Glenn, Ted Levine.