Silkwood(1983)
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.
Silkwood Synopsis
Like most of the people in her town, Karen Silkwood works at the local nuclear plant producing highly radioactive plutonium. Exposed one day to a lethal dose of radiation, Karen faces the blank walls of corporate indifference and denial. As her illness increases, her protest grows louder and she becomes an obvious danger to the powers that be.
Silkwood (1983) is a drama film directed by Mike Nichols, released on December 14, 1983 with a runtime of 2h 11m. It stars Meryl Streep, Kurt Russell, Cher and Craig T. Nelson. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 365 ratings.
- Director:
- Mike Nichols
- Writers:
- Alice Arlen, Nora Ephron
- Producers:
- Mike Nichols, Michael Hausman
- Cinematographer:
- Miroslav Ondříček
- Composer:
- Georges Delerue
- Production:
- ABC Motion Pictures
- Budget:
- $10,000,000
- Revenue:
- $35,616,970
- Status:
- Released
Silkwood (1983) Trailer
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Silkwood Cast & Crew
Main cast
Meryl Streep
as Karen Silkwood
Kurt Russell
as Drew Stephens
Cher
as Dolly Pelliker
Craig T. Nelson
as Winston
Fred Ward
as Morgan
Diana Scarwid
as Angela
Ron Silver
as Paul Stone
Charles Hallahan
as Earl Lapin
Josef Sommer
as Max Richter
Sudie Bond
as Thelma Rice
Henderson Forsythe
as Quincy Bissell
E. Katherine Kerr
as Gilda Schultz
Key crew
Directed by Mike Nichols, written by Alice Arlen and Nora Ephron, produced by Mike Nichols and Michael Hausman.
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Silkwood Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 365 ratings.
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Silkwood – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Silkwood online?
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Silkwood (1983) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Silkwood?
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The main cast of Silkwood (1983) includes Meryl Streep, Kurt Russell, Cher, Craig T. Nelson and Fred Ward. The film was directed by Mike Nichols. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Silkwood released?
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Silkwood was released on December 14, 1983 and runs for 2h 11m.
Is Silkwood worth watching?
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Silkwood (1983) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 365 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Silkwood?
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Yes. The official Silkwood trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.