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."
Originally released in 1983. Silkwood is a drama film. directed by Mike Nichols. With a runtime of 2h 11m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Meryl Streep, Kurt Russell, and Cher
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 14, 1983
42 years ago
Runtime
2h 11m
131 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (340 votes)
Budget
$10M
Production budget
Box Office
$35.6M
3.6x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $10,000,000
- Revenue
- $35,616,970
Production Companies
- ABC Motion Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Silkwood about?
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 wal...
Who directed Silkwood?
Silkwood was directed by Mike Nichols.
How long is Silkwood?
Silkwood has a runtime of 2 hours and 11 minutes (131 minutes total).
When was Silkwood released?
Silkwood was released on December 14, 1983 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Silkwood?
The main cast of Silkwood includes Meryl Streep, Kurt Russell, Cher, Craig T. Nelson, Fred Ward.
Is Silkwood worth watching?
Silkwood has a user rating of 6.9/10 based on 340 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.