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Silkwood

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Silkwood (1983)

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Reviews Counted: 19

Fresh: 17

Rotten:2

Average Rating: 7.7/10

Runtime: 2 hrs 11 mins

Genre: Dramas

Synopsis: This dramatic film is based on the true story of Karen Silkwood, a rank-and-file worker at a plutonium factory, who was accidentally exposed to a lethal dose of radiation. Historically, the company downplayed employee's complaints... This dramatic film is based on the true story of Karen Silkwood, a rank-and-file worker at a plutonium factory, who was accidentally exposed to a lethal dose of radiation. Historically, the company downplayed employee's complaints about radiation sickness, much to Karen's frustration. Her own ordeal made Karen an activist. When she was about to go public with evidence of the company's poor safety record, the corporate powers went to extreme lengths to ensure that Karen's story was never told. [More]

Starring: Meryl Streep, Kurt Russell, Cher, Craig T. Nelson

Starring: Meryl Streep, Kurt Russell, Cher, Craig T. Nelson, Josef Sommer

Director: Mike Nichols

Director: Mike Nichols

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Release:

Oct 7, 2003

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DVD Features:

  • Region 1
  • Keep Case
  • Widescreen - 1.85

Audio:

  • Mono - English

Additional Release Material:

  • Trailers - Theatrical Trailer

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Gripping.

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Cole Smithey
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01/07/08
John A. Nesbit
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One of Nichols' best films, Silkwood is effective as factual reportage and portrait of working class life (rare sight in Hollywood cinema), with terrific performances by Meryl Streep, as a new type of American heroine, and Cher, as her lesbian roommate

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12/13/07
Emanuel Levy
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Silkwood achieves impressive credentials as a drama of human character, not just as a screed against intolerable public practice.

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08/09/06
Nick Davis
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Derek Adams
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09/27/04
Nicolas Lacroix
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Extremely well-acted, powerful story.

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Rich Cline
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06/10/04
Sarah Chauncey
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Nichols does a superb job of establishing the mood and atmosphere of this small town...

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10/12/03
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09/26/03
Carol Cling
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07/30/03
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05/20/03
Vincent Canby
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Wonderful performances steal the show in this film based on the real life of Karen Silkwood.

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01/23/03
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10/18/02
Brian J. Arthurs
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Searing - if manipulative - potboiler that catches Meryl Streep and Cher in peak form.

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08/04/02
Jonathan R. Perry
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07/26/02
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