Silkwood
“On November 13, 1974, Karen Silkwood, an employee of a nuclear facility, left to meet with a reporter from the New York Times. She never got there.”
6.9/ 10IMDb7.1363
19832h 11mR
Overview
Like most of the people in her town, Karen Silkwood works at the local nuclear plant producing highly radioactive plutonium. Exposed one day to a lethal dose of radiation, Karen faces the blank walls of corporate indifference and denial. As her illness increases, her protest grows louder and she becomes an obvious danger to the powers that be.
Top-billed cast
Crew
- Director
- Mike Nichols
- Writers
- Alice Arlen, Nora Ephron
- Producers
- Larry Cano, Mike Nichols, Buzz Hirsch, Michael Hausman
- Production
- ABC Motion Pictures
Frequently asked questions
What is Silkwood rated?
Silkwood has an audience rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 363 votes.
Who directed Silkwood?
Silkwood was directed by Mike Nichols.
When was Silkwood released?
Silkwood was released in 1983.
