The Silence of the Lambs
1991
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Synopsis
Clarice Starling is a top student at the FBI's training academy. Jack Crawford wants Clarice to interview Dr. Hannibal Lecter, a brilliant psychiatrist who is also a violent psychopath, serving life behind bars for various acts of murder and cannibalism. Crawford believes that Lecter may have insight into a case and that Starling, as an attractive young woman, may be just the bait to draw him out.
Key facts
Cast
Jodie Foster, Anthony Hopkins, Scott Glenn, Ted Levine, Anthony Heald, Brooke Smith, Diane Baker, Kasi Lemmons
Original language
English
First release
February 14, 1991 (Canada)
Production companies
Orion Pictures
Home video distributors
Orion Home Video (United States), MGM Home Entertainment (United States)
Based on
The Silence of the Lambs
Awards
Academy Award for Best Picture, Academy Award for Best Director, Academy Award for Best Actress, Academy Award for Best Actor, Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Best Actor, Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay
Setting
Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Illinois, Memphis, Ohio, Virginia
Filming locations
Pittsburgh, South Bimini Airport, Carnegie Museum of Natural History, FBI Academy, Layton, Old Allegheny County Jail
Crew
Screenplay
Ted Tally
Producer
Edward Saxon, Kenneth Utt, Ron Bozman
Cinematography
Tak Fujimoto
Editing
Craig McKay
Music
Howard Shore
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
- Neuchâtel International Fantastic Film Festival 2023 - Female Trouble
- Ravenheart International Film Festival 2021 - Feature
- Locarno International Film Festival 2016 generic
- San Sebastián International Film Festival 2011 generic
- Academy Awards 1992 academy_award
- Berlin International Film Festival 1991 generic
Titles
| Original title | The Silence of the Lambs | |
| Québec French title | Le Silence des agneaux |
VHS & home video releases
| VHS | Orion Home Video (cat. no. 8767) | 1991, United States, slipcase |
| VHS | MGM Home Entertainment (cat. no. M207746) | 1999, United States, slipcase |
Soundtracks
| Vinyl LP | The Silence Of The Lambs (The Original Motion Picture Score) - Howard Shore (1991) | 5 releases, 1991-2019: Geffen Records, MCA Records, Mondo |
| CD | The Silence Of The Lambs (The Original Motion Picture Score) - Howard Shore (1991) | 17 releases, 1991-2021: Cimmerian Records, MCA Records, MCA Soundtracks, Quartet Records (+1 more) |
| Cassette | The Silence Of The Lambs (The Original Motion Picture Score) - Howard Shore (1991) | 4 releases, 1991: Euro Star, MCA Records |
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | Canada | February 14, 1991 |
| Theatrical | United States | February 14, 1991 |
| Theatrical | Italy | March 5, 1991 |
| Theatrical | Norway | March 14, 1991 |
| Theatrical | Greece | March 22, 1991 |
| Theatrical | Sweden | March 22, 1991 |
| Theatrical | Finland | March 29, 1991 |
| Theatrical | Peru | April 4, 1991 |
| Theatrical | France | April 10, 1991 |
| Theatrical | Germany | April 11, 1991 |
| Theatrical | Austria | April 12, 1991 |
| Theatrical | Switzerland | April 12, 1991 |
| Theatrical | Netherlands | April 12, 1991 |
| Theatrical | Switzerland | April 17, 1991 |
| Theatrical | Denmark | April 19, 1991 |
| Theatrical | Israel | April 26, 1991 |
| Theatrical | Australia | May 9, 1991 |
| Theatrical | Hong Kong | May 10, 1991 |
| Theatrical | Brazil | May 17, 1991 |
| Theatrical | United Kingdom | May 31, 1991 |
| Theatrical | Argentina | June 6, 1991 |
| Theatrical | Serbia | June 7, 1991 |
| Theatrical | Ireland | June 14, 1991 |
| Theatrical | Japan | June 14, 1991 |
| Theatrical | South Korea | June 15, 1991 |
| Theatrical | Philippines | June 16, 1991 |
| Theatrical | Spain | September 4, 1991 |
| Theatrical | Portugal | September 6, 1991 |
| Theatrical | Uruguay | October 1, 1991 |
| Theatrical | Turkey | October 10, 1991 |
| Theatrical | India | October 11, 1991 |
| Theatrical | Czechoslovakia | October 24, 1991 |
| Theatrical | Poland | January 10, 1992 |
| Theatrical | Argentina | March 5, 1992 |
| Theatrical | Hungary | March 27, 1992 |
| Theatrical | Germany | April 2, 1992 |
| Theatrical | South Korea | April 11, 1992 |
| Theatrical | Japan | March 17, 2001 |
| Television | Netherlands | April 20, 2002 |
| Theatrical | United Arab Emirates | May 24, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Spain | October 21, 2014 |
| Theatrical | Peru | July 2, 2015 |
| Theatrical | Chile | July 8, 2015 |
| Theatrical | United Kingdom | November 3, 2017 |
| Theatrical | Ireland | November 3, 2017 |
| Theatrical | France | June 20, 2018 |
| Streaming | China | November 28, 2018 |
| Theatrical | Lithuania | October 31, 2019 |
| Streaming | Indonesia | November 1, 2019 |
| Streaming | China | July 8, 2020 |
| Theatrical | Taiwan | July 10, 2020 |
| Streaming | Brazil | February 10, 2021 |
| Television | United Arab Emirates | July 4, 2021 |
| Theatrical | Singapore | August 8, 2021 |
| Theatrical | Russia | September 16, 2021 |
| Theatrical | Mexico | October 28, 2021 |
| Streaming | Brazil | April 29, 2022 |
| Streaming | Slovakia | July 1, 2024 |
| Theatrical | Ukraine | October 17, 2024 |
| Theatrical | Germany | November 4, 2025 |
| Theatrical | Italy | April 13, 2026 |
| Streaming | Philippines | October 1, 2026 |
| Television | France | October 10, 2026 |
| Theatrical | Mexico | October 22, 2026 |
| Television | France | October 28, 2026 |
| Theatrical | Philippines | October 28, 2026 |
| Classification | Germany | 16 |
| Classification | United States | R |
Versions & editions
| Home video VHS | United States | 1991 8767 |
| Home video | United Kingdom | January 23, 1992 |
| Home video VHS | United States | 1999 M207746 |
| Home video | United Kingdom | August 22, 2001 |
| Home video | Sweden | October 3, 2001 |
| Home video | Netherlands | January 1, 2005 |
| Home video | Russia | February 5, 2009 |
| Home video | Netherlands | March 18, 2009 |
| Home video | Mexico | April 3, 2009 |
| Home video | Sweden | April 15, 2009 |
| Home video | Russia | April 23, 2009 |
| Home video | United Kingdom | May 4, 2009 |
| Home video | India | September 1, 2009 |
| Home video | United Kingdom | August 26, 2024 |
Full credits
| Director | Jonathan Demme |
| Cast | Jodie Foster (Clarice Starling), Anthony Hopkins (Dr. Hannibal Lecter), Scott Glenn (Jack Crawford), Ted Levine (Jame Gumb), Anthony Heald (Dr. Frederick Chilton), Brooke Smith (Catherine Martin), Diane Baker (Senator Ruth Martin), Kasi Lemmons (Ardelia Mapp), Frankie Faison (Barney), Tracey Walter (Lamar), Charles Napier (Lt. Boyle), Danny Darst (Sgt. Tate), Alex Coleman (Sgt. Pembry), Dan Butler (Roden), Paul Lazar (Pilcher), Ron Vawter (Paul Krendler), Roger Corman (FBI Director Hayden Burke), Lawrence A. Bonney (FBI Instructor), Lawrence T. Wrentz (Agent Burroughs), Don Brockett (Friendly Psychopath), Frank Seals Jr. (Brooding Psychopath), Stuart Rudin (Miggs), Maria Skorobogatov (Young Clarice), Jeffrie Lane (Clarice's Father), Leib Lensky (Mr. Lang), George 'Red' Schwartz (Mr. Lang's Driver), Jim Roche (TV Evangelist), James B. Howard (Boxing Instructor), Bill Miller (Mr. Brigham), Chuck Aber (Agent Terry), Gene Borkan (Oscar), Pat McNamara (Sheriff Perkins), Kenneth Utt (Dr. Akin), Adelle Lutz (TV Anchor Woman), Obba Babatundé (TV Anchor Man), George Michael (TV Sportscaster), Jim Dratfield (Sen. Martin's Aide), D. Stanton Miranda (1st Reporter), Rebecca Saxon (2nd Reporter), Cynthia Ettinger (Officer Jacobs), Brent Hinkley (Officer Murray), Steve Wyatt (Airport Flirt), David Early (Spooked Memphis Cop), Andre B. Blake (Tall Memphis Cop), Bill Dalzell (Distraught Memphis Cop), Chris Isaak (SWAT Commander), Daniel von Bargen (SWAT Communicator), Tommy Lafitte (SWAT Shooter), Josh Broder (EMS Attendant), Buzz Kilman (EMS Driver), Harry Northup (Mr. Bimmel), Lauren Roselli (Stacy Hubka), Lamont Arnold (Flower Delivery Man), John Hall (State Trooper (uncredited)), Ted Monte (FBI Agent (uncredited)), George A. Romero (FBI Agent in Memphis (uncredited)), John W. Iwanonkiw (Orderly (uncredited)), Robert W. Castle (Priest on Chilton's Plane (uncredited)), Chris McGinn (Autopsy Victim (uncredited)), Gary Goetzman (Guido Paonessa (uncredited)), Lynette Jenkins (Nurse (uncredited)), Jason Menz (Orderly (uncredited)), Edward Saxon (Benjamin Raspail (Head in a Jar) (uncredited)), Mike Schaeffer (Prison Guard (uncredited)), Ted Tally (SWAT Team Member (uncredited)), Lewis 'Jiggs' Walker (Man in Dashiki on Chilton's Plane (uncredited)) |
| Screenplay | Ted Tally |
| Producer | Edward Saxon, Kenneth Utt, Ron Bozman |
| Executive producer | Gary Goetzman |
| Cinematography | Tak Fujimoto |
| Editing | Craig McKay |
| Music | Howard Shore |
| Production design | Kristi Zea |
| Visual effects | Dwight Benjamin-Creel |
| Sound | Skip Lievsay |
| Costumes | Colleen Atwood |
Additional data: TMDB.
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
