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- R1984 · Docudrama · 2h 11m
Silkwood is a 1983 American biographical drama film directed by Mike Nichols, and starring Meryl Streep, Kurt Russell, and Cher.
- $10 million
- Georges Delerue
- December 14, 1983
Jan 27, 1984 · A movie based on the true story of Karen Silkwood, a worker at a plutonium plant who exposed safety violations and died under mysterious circumstances. Starring Meryl Streep, Kurt Russell and Cher, directed by Mike Nichols, nominated for 5 Oscars.
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- Biography, Drama, History
- Mike Nichols
- 1984-01-27
The taut Mike Nichols drama Silkwood (1983) was based on the real life case of a plutonium processing plant metallurgy worker, Karen Silkwood (Meryl Streep), who discovered corporate powers were covering up radiation leaks at Oklahoma's Kerr-McGee plant.
- Mike Nichols
- Susan Mcdaniel
76% Tomatometer 37 Reviews 78% Audience Score 10,000+ Ratings This drama is based on the true story of Karen Silkwood (Meryl Streep), who works at a nuclear facility, along with her boyfriend ...
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- Mike Nichols
- R
- Meryl Streep
A historical drama about a nuclear-plant worker who blows the whistle on safety violations and dies under mysterious circumstances. The film follows her journey from a free-spirited co-worker to a whistleblower and activist, and explores the challenges and dangers she faces along the way.
A movie about a nuclear worker who challenges the company and the union, played by Meryl Streep. Read Roger Ebert's analysis of the characters, the plot and the themes of this drama directed by Mike Nichols.
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