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Silkwood

“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.”

6.919832h 11mDrama
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Silkwood is a 1983 drama film, running 2h 11m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 15 in the United Kingdom.

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15 age rating2h 11mDrama

Rated 15 in the United Kingdom — intended for adults. Expect the themes and content that rating covers.

All key facts8
Type
Feature film
Released
1983-12-14
Runtime
2h 11m
Genres
Drama
Director
Mike Nichols
Original language
English
Status
Released
TMDB rating
6.9 / 10 · 369 votes

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Synopsis

Feature film

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.

Cast

14 names
Meryl StreepKaren Silkwood
Kurt RussellDrew Stephens
CherDolly Pelliker
Craig T. NelsonWinston
Fred WardMorgan
Diana ScarwidAngela
Ron SilverPaul Stone
Charles HallahanEarl Lapin
Josef SommerMax Richter
Sudie BondThelma Rice
Henderson ForsytheQuincy Bissell
E. Katherine KerrGilda Schultz
Bruce McGillMace Hurley
David StrathairnWesley

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Is Silkwood suitable for children?

Silkwood is rated 15 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.

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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…

How long is Silkwood?

Silkwood runs for 2h 11m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.

Can I watch the Silkwood trailer?

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