Silkwood
📖 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.
🎥 Production Details
- 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
🎭 Cast
Meryl StreepKaren Silkwood
Kurt RussellDrew Stephens
CherDolly Pelliker
Craig T. NelsonWinston
Fred WardMorgan
Diana ScarwidAngela
Ron SilverPaul Stone
Charles HallahanEarl Lapin
Josef SommerMax Richter
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❓ 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 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.
- Where can I track Silkwood?
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