The Silence of the Lambs (1991)

The young FBI agent Clarice Starling is assigned to the incarcerated psychiatrist and killer Hannibal Lecter, who occasionally enjoys eating his victims. He is willing to provide clues to the serial killer "Buffalo Bill" if Clarice trusts him with the secrets of her childhood. The situation dramatically escalates when "Buffalo Bill," so named because he partially skins his victims, kidnaps the daughter of a senator. Furthermore, Lecter makes a spectacular escape from prison. While the FBI follows a false lead from Lecter, Clarice encounters Buffalo Bill because of a tip from Lecter. The decisive duel takes place in the grim chambers of his basement.

Premiere

15 Feb 1991

Awards

Oscars: Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay

Berlinale: Silver Bear (Best Director)

Director

Jonathan Demme

Cast

Jodie Foster, Paul Lazar, Tracey Walter, Anthony Hopkins, Scott Glenn, Ron Vawter, Frankie Faison, Roger Corman, Brooke Smith, Ted Levine, Don Brockett, Charles Napier

Countries

United States

Languages

English

Available Versions

OmU

Open-Air Showtimes

No