The Silence of the Lambs
“To enter the mind of a killer she must challenge the mind of a madman.”
Synopsis
Clarice Starling is a top student at the FBI's training academy. Jack Crawford wants Clarice to interview Dr. Hannibal Lecter, a brilliant psychiatrist who is also a violent psychopath, serving life behind bars for various acts of murder and cannibalism. Crawford believes that Lecter may have insight into a case and that Starling, as an attractive young woman, may be just the bait to draw him out.
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Top Cast
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Jodie Foster
Clarice Starling
Anthony Hopkins
Dr. Hannibal Lecter
Scott Glenn
Jack Crawford
Ted Levine
Jame Gumb
Anthony Heald
Dr. Frederick Chilton
Brooke Smith
Catherine Martin
Diane Baker
Senator Ruth Martin
Kasi Lemmons
Ardelia Mapp
Frankie Faison
Barney
Tracey Walter
Lamar
Charles Napier
Lt. Boyle
Danny Darst
Sgt. Tate
Alex Coleman
Sgt. Pembry
Dan Butler
Roden
Paul Lazar
Pilcher
Ron Vawter
Paul Krendler
Roger Corman
FBI Director Hayden Burke
Lawrence A. Bonney
FBI Instructor
Release History & Theatrical Window
Beijing International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 14, 1991
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 23, 1992
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$19M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$272.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
14.35x
+$253.7M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jonathan Demme
- Screenplay & Story
- Ted Tally
- Original Score
- Howard Shore
- Original Title
- The Silence of the Lambs
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Production Budget
- $19M
- Worldwide Gross
- $272.7M
- Production Studios
- Orion Pictures, Strong Heart, A Luta Continua
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jonathan Demme
Ted Tally, Thomas Harris
Howard Shore
Tak Fujimoto
Craig McKay
Edward Saxon, Ron Bozman, Kenneth Utt, Gary Goetzman
Department Leadership Roster
Tak Fujimoto
Director of Photography
Kristi Zea
Production Design
Ted Tally
Screenplay
Jonathan Demme
Director
Craig McKay
Editor
Colleen Atwood
Costume Design
Edward Saxon
Producer
Ron Bozman
Producer
Kenneth Utt
Producer
Howard Shore
Original Music Composer
John Robotham
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted to Adults (18+).
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Silence of the Lambs
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Silence of the Lambs about?
Clarice Starling is a top student at the FBI's training academy. Jack Crawford wants Clarice to interview Dr. Hannibal Lecter, a brilliant psychiatrist who is also a violent psychopath, serving life behind bars for various acts of murder and cannibalism. Crawford believes that Lecter may have insight into a case and that Starling, as an attractive young woman, may be just the bait to draw him out.
Who directed The Silence of the Lambs?
The Silence of the Lambs was directed by Jonathan Demme.
Who stars in The Silence of the Lambs?
The principal cast of The Silence of the Lambs includes Jodie Foster, Anthony Hopkins, Scott Glenn, Ted Levine, Anthony Heald.
When was The Silence of the Lambs released and how long is it?
The Silence of the Lambs was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 59m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Silence of the Lambs?
The Silence of the Lambs had a reported production budget of $19M and grossed $272.7M at the worldwide box office (14.35 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Silence of the Lambs?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Silence of the Lambs was composed by Howard Shore.
Is The Silence of the Lambs based on a book or true story?
The Silence of the Lambs is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Thomas Harris".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Silence of the Lambs?
The Silence of the Lambs holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: 18A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); IN: A (Restricted to Adults (18+).); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).