Title: The Silence of the Lambs
Writer: Thomas Harris (novel), Ted Tally (screenplay)
Director: Jonathan Demme
Producer: Edward Saxon, Kenneth Utt, Ron Bozman
Run-Time: 118 minutes
Release-Date: February 14, 1991
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller Summary
The Silence of the Lambs is a chilling psychological thriller featuring FBI agent Clarice Starling as she seeks the help of the incarcerated cannibalistic serial killer Hannibal Lecter to catch another serial killer. Directed by Jonathan Demme, the film is known for its tense atmosphere and powerful performances by Jodie Foster and Anthony Hopkins. The Silence of the Lambs became one of the few films to win the "Big Five" Academy Awards, and its legacy endures as one of the greatest thrillers in cinema, with its unforgettable characters and intense storytelling.