The Silence of the Lambs
The Silence of the Lambs

The Silence of the Lambs

In his mind lies the clue to a ruthless killer. She must trust him to stop the killer.

8.3(17,047 votes)
1991
1h 59m
Crime
Thriller
Drama

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.

Production

Orion Pictures, Strong Heart

Cast

Jodie Foster

Jodie Foster

Clarice Starling

Anthony Hopkins

Anthony Hopkins

Dr. Hannibal Lecter

Scott Glenn

Scott Glenn

Jack Crawford

Ted Levine

Ted Levine

Jame Gumb

Anthony Heald

Anthony Heald

Dr. Frederick Chilton

Brooke Smith

Brooke Smith

Catherine Martin

Diane Baker

Diane Baker

Senator Ruth Martin

Kasi Lemmons

Kasi Lemmons

Ardelia Mapp

Frankie Faison

Frankie Faison

Barney

Tracey Walter

Tracey Walter

Lamar

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