The Silence of the Lambs
Directed by Jonathan Demme • 1991 • United States
Starring Jodie Foster, Anthony Hopkins, Scott Glenn
In this chilling adaptation of the best-selling novel by Thomas Harris, the astonishingly versatile director Jonathan Demme crafted a taut psychological thriller about an American obsession: serial murder. As Clarice Starling, an FBI trainee who enlists the help of the infamous Hannibal “the Cannibal” Lecter to gain insight into the mind of another killer, Jodie Foster subverts classic gender dynamics and gives one of the most memorable performances of her career. As her foil, Anthony Hopkins is the archetypal antihero—cultured, quick-witted, and savagely murderous—delivering a harrowing portrait of humanity gone terribly wrong. A gripping police procedural and a disquieting immersion into a twisted psyche, THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS swept the Academy Awards (Best Picture, Director, Screenplay, Actress, Actor) and remains a cultural touchstone.
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The Silence of the Lambs
Directed by Jonathan Demme • 1991 • United States
Starring Jodie Foster, Anthony Hopkins, Scott GlennIn this chilling adaptation of the best-selling novel by Thomas Harris, the astonishingly versatile director Jonathan Demme crafted a taut psychological thriller about an American obsession: ser...
Extras
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THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS Commentary
This commentary track, recorded for the Criterion Collection in 1994, features director Jonathan Demme, actors Jodie Foster and Anthony Hopkins, screenwriter Ted Tally, and former FBI agent John Douglas.
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Jonathan Demme and Jodie Foster on THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS
This three-party documentary by Laurent Bouzereau features interviews with actor Jodie Foster and director Jonathan Demme.
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THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS Deleted Scenes
The following footage is thirty-eight minutes of scenes that were cut from THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS. Please note that the archival video presented here is the best available source for this material.
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Maitland McDonagh on THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS
In this program, produced by the Criterion Collection in 2017, film critic Maitland McDonagh explores out cultural fascination with serial killers and THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS.
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Inside the Labyrinth
This 2001 documentary by Jeffrey Schwarz features interviews with director Jonathan Demme; actors Jodie Foster and Anthony Hopkins; screenwriter Ted Tally; production designer Kristi Zea; editor Craig McKay; studio executive Mike Medavoy; producer Ron Bozman; costume designer Colleen Atwood; Demm...
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THE SILENCE OF THE LAMB from Page to Screen
This 2002 episode of the Bravo television show Page to Screen features key members of the film's cast and crew discussing Thomas Harris's scource novel and the production.
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Scoring the Silence in THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS
The following is a 2004 interview with THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS' composer, Howard Shore.
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THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS: Understanding the Madness
This program, made in 2008, features interviews with retired FBI agents Richard L. Ault Jr., Roger L. Depue, James R. Fitzgerald, Robert R. Hazelwood, R. Stephen Mardigian, and Michael R. Napier.
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Behind the Scenes of THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS
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THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS Storyboards
