The Silence of the Lambs
“To enter the mind of a killer she must challenge the mind of a madman.”
8.3/ 10IMDb8.618.4K
19911h 59mR
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.
Top-billed cast
Crew
- Director
- Jonathan Demme
- Writers
- Ted Tally, Thomas Harris
- Producers
- Kenneth Utt, Edward Saxon, Ron Bozman, Gary Goetzman
- Production
- Orion Pictures, Strong Heart, A Luta Continua
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Frequently asked questions
What is The Silence of the Lambs rated?
The Silence of the Lambs has an audience rating of 8.3 out of 10 from 18.4K votes.
Who directed The Silence of the Lambs?
The Silence of the Lambs was directed by Jonathan Demme.
When was The Silence of the Lambs released?
The Silence of the Lambs was released in 1991.