Silkwood

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.

Tagline

“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.”

Release Status

Released

Genres

Drama

Director

Mike Nichols

Original Language

EN

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 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.

Who directed Silkwood?

Silkwood was directed by Mike Nichols.

When was Silkwood released?

Silkwood was released on December 14, 1983.

How long is Silkwood?

Silkwood has a runtime of 2h 11m.

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