The Silence of the Lambs (1991)
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Critic Consensus: Director Jonathan Demme's smart, taut thriller teeters on the edge between psychological study and all-out horror, and benefits greatly from stellar performances by Anthony Hopkins and Jodie Foster.
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Cast
as Memphis FBI Agent
as Dr. Hannibal Lecter
as Clarice Starling
as Catherine Martin
as Sen. Ruth Martin
as Jack Crawford
as FBI Director Hayden Burke
as Lt. Boyle
as Ardelia Mapp
as Barney
as Lamar
as Jame Gumb
as TV Anchor Man
as Oscar
as Mr. Brigham
as SWAT Communicator
as Dr. Frederick Chilton
as Dr. Akin
as SWAT Commander
as Pilcher
as Miggs
as Roden
as Officer Murray
as Friendly Psychopath
as EMS Driver
as Sheriff Perkins
as Paul Krendler
as Tall Memphis Cop
as TV Evangelist
as Off. Jacobs
as SWAT Shooter
as Mr. Bimmel
as Sgt. Tate
as Mr. Lang
as Sergeant Pembry
as Distraught Memphis Cop
as Spooked Memphis Cop
as TV Anchor Woman
as Flower Delivery Man
as Scared Man (uncredited)
as Agent Terry
as Spooked Memphis Cop
as Brooding Psychopath
as Senator Martin's Aide
as Reporter #1
as Mr. Lang's Driver
as FBI Instructor
as EMS Attendant
as Boxing Instructor
as Clarice's Father
as Stacy Hubka
as Reporter #2
as Young Clarice
as Agent Burroughs
as Airport Flirt
as TV Sportscaster
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Critic Reviews for The Silence of the Lambs
All Critics (74) | Top Critics (21) | Fresh (70) | Rotten (4) | DVD (17)
The movie, scary and graphic to cause timid souls (such as this writer) to close their eyes at certain points, has a vise-like grip on the audience.
Jonathan Demme's hypnotic adaptation of the Thomas Harris novel has a seriousness and intensity that's been entirely lacking in horror movies lately.
Hopkins' cumulative screen image is one of civility and decency, and the association adds to the withering, macabre effect of his murderer. It is a remarkably lucid portrait of lunacy.
Demme comes at Harris' material from another angle: His movie may deal with madness, but his perspective is mercifully sane.
It's a gnarled, brutal, highly manipulative film that, at its center, seems morally indefensible.
Jonathan Demme's thriller is artful pulp -- tabloid material treated with intelligence and care and a weird kind of sensitivity.
Audience Reviews for The Silence of the Lambs
A stunning and scintillating thriller with remarkable characters portrayed larger than life by Foster and Hopkins.
Super Reviewer
This breathtaking psychological thriller and terrific character study will always be remembered for its iconic depiction of one of the most fascinating monsters ever created, Dr. Lecter, having deserved every award that it won, although Ted Levine should have also been remembered for his fantastic performance.
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A taut thriller, 'Silence of the Lambs' is one of the most gripping cinematic experiences out there. With the help of a devilishly good performance from Hopkins, a kinetic pace, and a potent script, 'Lambs' has easily crafted its place in cinematic history, as well as tapped into crime thriller gold.
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The Silence of the Lambs Quotes
| Clarice Starling: | Hannibal the cannibal |
| Dr. Hannibal Lecter: | Whenever feasible, one should always try to eat the rude. |
| Dr. Hannibal Lecter: | Did the lambs stop screaming? |
| Dr. Hannibal Lecter: | Fly back to school little Starling. Fly, fly.(whispers) "fly fly fly" |