The Silence of the Lambs(1991)- Production Details

Poster of The Silence of the Lambs

Synopsis

In this chilling film, based on the novel by Thomas Harris, a serial killer is terrorizing the Midwest and in an effort to catch him, the FBI sends agent Clarice Darling to interview a prisoner, psychiatrist Dr. Hannibal Lecter, who agrees to give insight into the mind of the on-the-loose criminal. A lingering classic filled with gore, mystery and suspense. Starring Jodie Foster, Anthony Hopkins, Lawrence A. Bonney, Kasi Lemmons and Lawrence T. Wrentz.

Production Details

In Theaters

  • February 14, 1991

MPAA Rating

R

Genres

Adaptation, Mystery, Thriller, Drama

Run Time

1 hour 58 minutes

Distributors

Orion Pictures

Box Office

$130,650,792

Also Known As

  • Das Schweigen der Lammer
  • Le Silence des agneaux

Production Status

Released

Filming Locations

  • Washington, DC, USA
  • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Produced In

United States

Director

Jonathan Demme

Director

CAST

Jodie Foster

Clarice Starling

Anthony Hopkins

Dr Hannibal Lecter

Scott Glenn

Jack Crawford

Ted Levine

Jame Gumb

Anthony Heald

Dr Frederick Chilton

Brooke Smith

Catherine Martin
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