The Silence of the Lambs

A masterpiece of twisted psychological suspense, SILENCE OF THE LAMBS won Academy Awards for best film, director, actress, actor, and screenplay. Jodie Foster plays a young FBI agent assigned to gain the trust of an imprisoned cannibalistic psychopath, Hannibal Lecter, in order to get his help on a case. The manipulative master, played by Anthony Hopkins, proves very difficult to handle. Presented in a new restoration. Rated R.

This ongoing series allows staff at the Ambler Theater to pick and present their favorite films to our engaged community of cinephiles. This month’s selection of THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS will be introduced by our General Manager, Jon Dumoff, as his Favorite Film. Jon had this to say about his favorite film, "Silence of the Lambs is an understated, procedural drama/mystery with this hyperbolic serial killer, who transcends all logic and natural law. It has a richly developed female protagonist that paved the way for other iconic characters like Scully from The X-Files. It's a masterfully directed film with undoubtedly problematic elements that are worth discussing as it has become a mainstay in our psyche."

Director Jonathan Demme

Cast Jodie Foster, Anthony Hopkins

Country USA

Language English

Aspect 1.85

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