“The Silence of the Lambs” (1991) starring Jodie Foster and Anthony Hopkins / Z-View
The Silence of the Lambs (1991)
Director: Jonathan Demme
Screenplay: Ted Tally based on The Silence of the Lambs by Thomas Harris
Stars: Jodie Foster, Anthony Hopkins, Scott Glenn, Anthony Heald, Frankie Faison, Don Brockett, Stuart Rudin, Ted Levine, Roger Corman, Charles Napier and Chris Isaac.
Tagline: Dr. Hannibal Lecter. Brilliant. Cunning. Psychotic. In his mind lies the clue to a ruthless killer. – Clarice Starling, FBI. Brilliant. Vulnerable. Alone. She must trust him to stop the killer.
The Plot…
A serial killer the press calls Buffalo Bill is murdering women. He then skins them and leaves their bodies in water without any clues. The FBI investigation is at a standstill.
Clarice Starling (Foster), an FBI agent still in training, is personally selected to interview Dr. Hannibal Lector (Hopkins). Lector, known as Hannibal the Cannibal, is a serial killer with a genius IQ. He murdered and ate his victims. Now held in a maximum security prison for the criminally insane, Lector may be the only one with insight on catching Buffalo Bill.
But can Lector be trusted? The clock is ticking…
Thoughts (beware of spoilers)…
The Silence of the Lambs is an excellent adaptation of Thomas Harris’ best-selling novel. It is rightully considered one of the finest movies ever made.
The Silence of the Lambs collected Academy Awards for Best Picture, Best Director (Jonathan Demme), Best Actor (Anthony Hopkins), Best Actress (Jodie Foster) and Best Adapted Screenplay (Ted Tally).
The Silence of the Lambs (1991) rates 5 of 5 stars.
