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 Clarice Starling
as Dr. Hannibal Lecter
as Jack Crawford
as Jame Gumb
as Dr. Frederick Chilton
as Sen. Ruth Martin
as Ardelia Mapp
as Catherine Martin
as Roden
as Pilcher
as Sgt. Tate
as Lt. Boyle
as Lamar
as Off. Jacobs
as Officer Murray
as FBI Director Hayden Burke
as SWAT Commander
as Paul Krendler
as FBI Instructor
as Agent Burroughs
as Barney
as Friendly Psychopath
as Brooding Psychopath
as Miggs
as Young Clarice
as Clarice's Father
as Mr. Lang
as Mr. Lang's Driver
as TV Evangelist
as Boxing Instructor
as Mr. Brigham
as Agent Terry
as Oscar
as Sheriff Perkins
as Dr. Akin
as TV Anchor Woman
as TV Anchor Man
as TV Sportscaster
as Senator Martin's Aide
as Reporter #1
as Reporter #2
as Airport Flirt
as Sergeant Pembry
as Spooked Memphis Cop
as Spooked Memphis Cop
as Tall Memphis Cop
as Distraught Memphis Cop
as SWAT Communicator
as SWAT Shooter
as EMS Attendant
as EMS Driver
as Mr. Bimmel
as Stacy Hubka
as Flower Delivery Man
as Memphis FBI Agent
as Scared Man (uncredited)
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Critic Reviews for The Silence of the Lambs
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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
i really enjoyed the hannable lecter films and i loved this one i find them really good and entertaing i think there worth a watch for anyone who likes thrillers
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This breathtaking psychological thriller and terrific character study should always be remembered for its iconic depiction of one of the most fascinating monsters ever created, Dr. Hannibal Lecter, and it deserved every award it won, although Ted Levine should have also been remembered for his fantastic performance.
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A stunning and scintillating thriller with remarkable characters portrayed larger than life by Foster and Hopkins.
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The Silence of the Lambs Quotes
| Dr. Hannibal Lecter: | Whenever feasible, one should always try to eat the rude. |
| Jame "Buffalo Bill" Gumb: | It puts the lotion on it's skin, or else it gets the hose again. |
| Dr. Hannibal Lecter: | A census taker once tried to test me. I ate his liver with some fava beans and a nice Chianti. |
| Dr. Hannibal Lecter: | Plum Island Animal Disease Research Facility. Sounds charming. |
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