Silkwood 1983
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SplatLike 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.
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cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Karen Silkwood
as Drew Stephens
as Dolly Pelliker
as Winston
as Morgan
as Angela
as Paul Stone
as Earl Lapin
as Max Richter
as Thelma Rice
Director:
Writer:
Alice Arlen, Nora Ephron
Stars:
Meryl Streep, Kurt Russell, Cher, Craig T. Nelson, Fred Ward, Diana Scarwid, Ron Silver, Charles Hallahan, Josef Sommer, Sudie Bond,
Genres:
Drama
Release Date:
1983 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
131 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
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Silkwood
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Cast
as Karen Silkwood
as Drew Stephens
as Dolly Pelliker
as Winston
as Morgan
as Angela
as Paul Stone
as Earl Lapin
as Max Richter
as Thelma Rice
as Quincy Bissell
as Gilda Schultz
as Mace Hurley
as Wesley
as Curtis Schultz
as Carl
as Georgie
as Jimmy
as Walt Yarborough
as Doctor at Union Meeting
as Los Alamos Doctor
as Man in Lunchroom
as Pete Dawson
as Joe
as 3rd Los Alamos Doctor
as Waiter (uncredited)
as Linda Dawson
as 2nd Doctor at Union Meeting
as Randy Fox
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