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1983•131 min•Drama, Thriller

Silkwood

Is Silkwood a Hit or Flop?

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Is Silkwood worth watching? With a rating of 6.932/10, this Drama, Thriller film is a must-watch hit for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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Silkwood Synopsis

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.

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Top Cast

Meryl Streep
Meryl StreepKaren Silkwood
Kurt Russell
Kurt RussellDrew Stephens
Cher
CherDolly Pelliker
Craig T. Nelson
Craig T. NelsonWinston
Fred Ward
Fred WardMorgan
Diana Scarwid
Diana ScarwidAngela
Ron Silver
Ron SilverPaul Stone
Charles Hallahan
Charles HallahanEarl Lapin
Josef Sommer
Josef SommerMax Richter
Sudie Bond
Sudie BondThelma Rice

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Silkwood worth watching?

Silkwood has received mixed reviews with a 6.932/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Drama, Thriller movies.

Is Silkwood hit or flop?

Silkwood has received average ratings (6.932/10), performing moderately with audiences.

What genre is Silkwood?

Silkwood is a Drama, Thriller movie that 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 leth...

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