The Silence of the Lambs

1991 film directed by Jonathan Demme
Movie film Q133654
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The Silence of the Lambs is a movie that belongs to several genres, including thriller film, horror film, psychological horror film, psychological thriller film, crime film, and drama film[1][2][3][4][5]. This classification reflects the complexity and diversity of the movie's themes and elements.

The movie has received numerous awards, a testament to its excellence[6]. These awards include the Academy Award for Best Picture, Academy Award for Best Director, Academy Award for Best Actress, Academy Award for Best Actor, Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Best Actor, Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay, as well as two additional awards[6].

The awards won by The Silence of the Lambs are a significant achievement, recognizing the outstanding work of the cast and crew[6]. The movie's success can be attributed to its engaging storyline and the talented individuals involved in its production.

The Silence of the Lambs has established itself as a notable film, with its genres spanning thriller film, horror film, psychological horror film, psychological thriller film, crime film, and drama film[1][2][3][4][5], and its impressive collection of awards, including the Academy Award for Best Picture, and several other prestigious awards[6].

The Silence of the Lambs

Summary

The Silence of the Lambs is a film[1]. It ranks in the top 0.21% of film entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,337 views/month, #194 of 94,065).[2]

Key Facts

  • The Silence of the Lambs received the Academy Award for Best Picture[3].
  • The Silence of the Lambs received the Academy Award for Best Director[4].
  • The Silence of the Lambs received the Academy Award for Best Actress[5].
  • The Silence of the Lambs received the Academy Award for Best Actor[6].
  • The Silence of the Lambs received the Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Best Actor[7].
  • The Silence of the Lambs received the Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay[8].
  • The Silence of the Lambs's instance of is recorded as film[9].
  • The Silence of the Lambs was directed by Jonathan Demme[10].
  • Ted Tally wrote the screenplay for The Silence of the Lambs[11].
  • The Silence of the Lambs's composer is recorded as Howard Shore[12].
  • The Silence of the Lambs's genre is thriller film[13].
  • The Silence of the Lambs's genre is horror film[14].
  • The Silence of the Lambs's genre is psychological horror film[15].
  • The Silence of the Lambs's genre is psychological thriller film[16].
  • The Silence of the Lambs's genre is crime film[17].
  • The Silence of the Lambs's genre is drama film[18].
  • The Silence of the Lambs's genre is film based on a novel[19].
  • The Silence of the Lambs's genre is police procedural film[20].
  • The Silence of the Lambs's genre is crime thriller film[21].
  • The Silence of the Lambs's genre is crime drama film[22].
  • The Silence of the Lambs's genre is psychological drama film[23].
  • The Silence of the Lambs's genre is LGBTQ-related film[24].
  • The Silence of the Lambs's based on is recorded as The Silence of the Lambs[25].
  • The Silence of the Lambs was followed by Hannibal[26].
  • A cast member of The Silence of the Lambs was Jodie Foster[27].

Body

Authorship and Creation

Producers include Edward Saxon[28], Kenneth Utt[29], and Ron Bozman[30]. The Silence of the Lambs was directed by Jonathan Demme[10]. Ted Tally wrote the screenplay for it[11]. Cast members include Jodie Foster[27], Scott Glenn[31], Ted Levine[32], Charles Napier[33], Kasi Lemmons[34], and Brooke Smith[35].

Publication

Genres include thriller film[13], horror film[14], psychological horror film[15], psychological thriller film[16], crime film[17], and drama film[18].

Reception

Awards received include Academy Award for Best Picture[3], an award for best film[36], in United States[37], founded in 1929[38]; Academy Award for Best Director[4], an award for best direction[39], in United States[40], founded in 1929[41]; Academy Award for Best Actress[5], an award for best leading actress[42], in United States[43], founded in 1929[44]; Academy Award for Best Actor[6], an award for best leading actor[45], in United States[46], founded in 1929[47]; Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Best Actor[7], a Chicago Film Critics Association Awards[48], in United States[49]; and Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay[8], an award for best adapted screenplay[50], in United States[51], founded in 1929[52].

Adaptations and Inspiration

The Silence of the Lambs was followed by Hannibal[26].

Why It Matters

The Silence of the Lambs ranks in the top 0.21% of film entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,337 views/month, #194 of 94,065).[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] It is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]

FAQs

What awards did The Silence of the Lambs receive?

Honors received include Academy Award for Best Picture[3], Academy Award for Best Director[4], Academy Award for Best Actress[5], and Academy Award for Best Actor[6].

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  2. [10] . IMDb. Retrieved . stopklatka.pl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  20. [31] . AlloCiné. Retrieved . imdb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  33. [8] . oscars.org. Retrieved . oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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  1. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [2] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [53] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [54] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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