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Silkwood

On November 13, 1974, Karen Silkwood, an employee of a nuclear facility, left to meet with a reporter from the New York Times. She never got there.

Drama
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1983-12-14
2h 11m
English
Released
ABC Motion Pictures

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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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About Silkwood

On November 13, 1974, Karen Silkwood, an employee of a nuclear facility, left to meet with a reporter from the New York Times. She never got there.

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. Running 131 minutes.

Silkwood Cast and Characters

The cast features Meryl Streep (as Karen Silkwood), Kurt Russell (as Drew Stephens), Cher (as Dolly Pelliker), Craig T. Nelson (as Winston), and Fred Ward (as Morgan). Their performances are a major reason Silkwood has built such a passionate audience.

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Why People Are Watching Silkwood

Silkwood flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.

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Where can I watch Silkwood online for free?

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How long is Silkwood?

Silkwood runs for 131 minutes (about 2.2 hours).

Is Silkwood good? What's the rating?

Silkwood holds a 6.9/10 rating based on 350 reviews — a solid pick if the genre interests you.

Who is in the cast of Silkwood?

The main cast includes Meryl Streep, Kurt Russell, Cher, and Craig T. Nelson, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

Is Silkwood available in English?

Yes — Silkwood was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.

When was Silkwood released?

Silkwood was released in 1983.

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Where can I watch Silkwood for free?

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What is Silkwood about?

Silkwood is a Drama English-language film. 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 December 14, 1983. It has a runtime of 2h 11m. The film was produced by ABC Motion Pictures.

Who stars in Silkwood?

Silkwood stars Meryl Streep, Kurt Russell, Cher and Craig T. Nelson. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

Is Silkwood available in HD?

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