Silkwood (1983)
Silkwood is a 1983 drama movie directed by Mike Nichols, with a running time of 2h 11m. It stars Meryl Streep, Kurt Russell and Cher.
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.
Quick answers
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 danger to the powers that be.
When was Silkwood released?
Silkwood was released on 14 December 1983.
How long is Silkwood?
Silkwood runs 2h 11m.
Who made Silkwood?
Silkwood was directed by Mike Nichols.
Where can I watch Silkwood?
Silkwood is available on Hoopla, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.
Where to watch Silkwood
Watch free: Hoopla
Cast
- Meryl Streep as Karen Silkwood
- Kurt Russell as Drew Stephens
- Cher as Dolly Pelliker
- Craig T. Nelson as Winston
- Fred Ward as Morgan
- Diana Scarwid as Angela
- Ron Silver as Paul Stone
- Charles Hallahan as Earl Lapin
- Josef Sommer as Max Richter
- Sudie Bond as Thelma Rice
- Henderson Forsythe as Quincy Bissell
- E. Katherine Kerr as Gilda Schultz