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Silkwood

Silkwood

On November 13, 1974, Karen Silkwood, an employee of a nuclear facility, left to meet with a reporter from the New York Times. She never got there.

The story of Karen Silkwood, a metallurgy worker at a plutonium processing plant who was purposefully contaminated, psychologically tortured and possibly murdered to prevent her from exposing blatant worker safety violations at the plant.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Silkwood
  • Genres: Drama, Thriller
  • Release Date: 1983-12-14
  • Runtime: 131 minutes
  • Rating: 6.951/10 (329 votes)
  • Budget: $10,000,000
  • Revenue: $35,600,000
  • Production Companies: ABC Motion Pictures
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 1.5693
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Meryl Streep

Meryl Streep

as Karen Silkwood

Kurt Russell

Kurt Russell

as Drew Stephens

Cher

Cher

as Dolly Pelliker

Craig T. Nelson

Craig T. Nelson

as Winston

Fred Ward

Fred Ward

as Morgan

Diana Scarwid

Diana Scarwid

as Angela

Ron Silver

Ron Silver

as Paul Stone

Charles Hallahan

Charles Hallahan

as Earl Lapin

Josef Sommer

Josef Sommer

as Max Richter

Sudie Bond

Sudie Bond

as Thelma Rice

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

Silkwood Official Trailer #1 - Meryl Streep Movie (1983) HD

External Links

Keywords

researchplutoniumradiationoklahomanuclear power plantidealismidealistfighting the system

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Silkwood?

Silkwood is a Drama, Thriller movie directed by . It was released on 1983-12-14.

Who are the main actors in Silkwood?

The main cast includes Meryl Streep, Kurt Russell, Cher, Craig T. Nelson, Fred Ward, .

Where can I watch Silkwood online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Silkwood is available.

Is Silkwood based on a true story?

On November 13, 1974, Karen Silkwood, an employee of a nuclear facility, left to meet with a reporter from the New York Times. She never got there.

What is the IMDb rating of Silkwood?

Silkwood has an IMDb rating of 6.951/10 based on 329 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Silkwood?

The movie had a production budget of $10,000,000 and earned $35,600,000 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Silkwood?

The soundtrack was composed by ABC Motion Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Silkwood filmed?

Silkwood was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Silkwood?

The total runtime of Silkwood is 131 minutes.

Is Silkwood suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Silkwood?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Silkwood.

Does Silkwood have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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