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Silkwood seethes with real-life rage -- but backs it up with compelling characters and trenchant observations. Read critic reviews
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Movie Info
This drama is based on the true story of Karen Silkwood (Meryl Streep), who works at a nuclear facility, along with her boyfriend, Drew Stephens (Kurt Russell), and their roommate, Dolly Pelliker (Cher). When Karen becomes concerned about safety practices at the plant, she begins raising awareness of violations that could put workers at risk. Intent on continuing her investigation, Karen discovers a suspicious development: She has been exposed to high levels of radiation.
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Rating: R
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Genre: Drama
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Original Language: English
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Director: Mike Nichols
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Producer: Mike Nichols, Michael Hausman
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Release Date (Theaters): original
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Distributor: 20th Century Fox
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Production Co: ABC Productions
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Critic Reviews for Silkwood
Audience Reviews for Silkwood
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Some fine performances, but let down by a dour pace and a saggy script.
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"Silkwood" may not be particularly suspenseful, but its portrayal of extraordinary bravery from an ordinary woman does leave an impression. Tons of young, budding stars fill out the cast although their full range of skills has yet to develop. That having been said, it's the best bit of acting I can recall seeing from Kurt Russell. Cher's complete lack of glamour or pretense struck me as unusually authentic. It's worth seeing if for no other reason than reminding yourself how little things seem to change over the years.
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A rather ordinary film that is vaguely similar to the Erin Brockovich tale but not as compelling. Would work better as a doc.
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Silkwood felt kind of preachy and also hippie at the same time, but Meryl Streep is a pretty magnetic actress, and she pulls us through.
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