Search - Silkwood on DVD


Silkwood
Silkwood
Actors: Meryl Streep, Kurt Russell, Cher, Craig T. Nelson, Fred Ward
Director: Mike Nichols
Genres: Drama, Mystery & Suspense
R     1999     2hr 11min

Based on the harrowing account of whistle blower Karen Silkwood, this 1983 film directed by Mike Nichols (The Graduate, Postcards from the Edge) is as much a character study of a woman galvanized by injustice as a story of...  more »

     

Larger Image

Movie Details

Actors: Meryl Streep, Kurt Russell, Cher, Craig T. Nelson, Fred Ward
Director: Mike Nichols
Creators: Mike Nichols, Buzz Hirsch, Joel Tuber, Larry Cano, Michael Hausman, Alice Arlen, Nora Ephron
Genres: Drama, Mystery & Suspense
Sub-Genres: Drama, Mystery & Suspense
Studio: Starz / Anchor Bay
Format: DVD - Color,Full Screen,Widescreen,Letterboxed - Closed-captioned
DVD Release Date: 06/15/1999
Original Release Date: 12/14/1983
Theatrical Release Date: 12/14/1983
Release Year: 1999
Run Time: 2hr 11min
Screens: Color,Full Screen,Widescreen,Letterboxed
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaDVD Credits: 1
Total Copies: 0
Members Wishing: 23
MPAA Rating: R (Restricted)
Languages: English
See Also:

Similar Movies

Postcards from the Edge
Director: Mike Nichols
   R   2001   1hr 41min
Heart Burn
Director: Mike Nichols
   R   2004   1hr 48min
A Cry in the Dark
   PG-13   1999   2hr 0min
Mask
Director's Cut, Widescreen
Director: Peter Bogdanovich
   PG-13   2004   2hr 0min

Similarly Requested DVDs

The Exorcist
The Version You've Never Seen
Director: William Friedkin
   R   2000   2hr 2min
   
Frida
Director: Julie Taymor
   R   2003   2hr 3min
   
The Breakfast Club
High School Reunion Collection
Director: John Hughes
   R   2003   1hr 37min
   
Rock Star
Director: Stephen Herek
   R   2002   1hr 45min
   
The Number 23
Unrated Infinifilm Edition
Director: Joel Schumacher
   R   2007   1hr 38min
   
Into the Wild
Director: Sean Penn
   R   2008   2hr 28min
   
The Last House on the Left
Director: Wes Craven
   R   2002   1hr 24min
   
Funny Games
2008
   R   2008   1hr 52min
   
Lethal Weapon 3
Director: Richard Donner
   UR   1997   1hr 58min
   
The Deer Hunter
Director: Michael Cimino
   R   1998   3hr 2min
   
 

Member Movie Reviews

K. K. (GAMER)
Reviewed on 2/21/2024...
Dated and slow but based on true events and lots of stars you know when they were younger.

Movie Reviews

Scary Movie - But It Gets Worse...
Kelly A. Garbato | Kearney, MO | 10/18/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)

"Based on the true story of Karen Silkwood, a worker at Kerr-McGee's Cimarron nuclear plant who was contaminated with plutonium on several occasions and later died under suspicious circumstances, "Silkwood" was panned by some critics who questioned its accuracy. The film clearly implies that Silkwood was murdered because she was about to expose safety violations at her plant; en route to her late-night meeting with a New York Times reporter, she was run off of the road.While the movie does deviate from the facts in some instances, it is largely faithful to the important details of the Silkwood case. Richard Rashke's "Who Killed Karen Silkwood" (1981, 2000) - written after Silkwood's parents pursued (and won) a civil case against K-M and based on court documents - presents ample evidence that Silkwood was indeed deliberately contaminated with plutonium and was murdered just days later. In fact, the film doesn't even address the most serious accusations - that Silkwood was part of a larger conspiracy that involved a number of state and federal agencies, that she was spied on by both K-M and the FBI, and that she may have stumbled across an international plutonium smuggling ring.As a documentary, "Silkwood" does an acceptable job of outlining Silkwood's murder and the events leading up to it. Some of the dramatizations are disappointing but understandable. The lesbian storyline involving Silkwood's roommate Dolly (played by a refreshingly unglamorous Cher) struck me as silly and extraneous, particularly since, in real life, Silkwood's roommate was merely an acquaintance (not a good friend), and Silkwood was the one suspected of being a lesbian.Nonetheless, as a drama, "Silkwood" certainly deserved its five Academy Award nominations. The actors all give convincing performances, especially Meryl Streep as Silkwood and Kurt Russell as Silkwood's on-again, off-again boyfriend, Drew Stephens. The movie is a chilling piece of work that will haunt you long after it's over. Especially creepy are the decontamination scenes. Yet, for those who decide to delve deeper into the Silkwood saga, the story only gets scarier..."
Meryl Streep is Electrifying!
scott a kennedy | Fremont, CA | 11/27/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)

"Meryl Streep earned her third Best Actress Oscar nomination in a row with her powerful and sobering portrayal of the real-life Karen Silkwood. The filmmakers took liberties in retelling the story, but Streep, Kurt Russell and Cher are simply fantastic. If you love well made drama with real performances from stars as well as supporting characters this is a must see. And if you love Streep, there is no choice, you must own this! She'll blow you away!"
You can't go wrong with Meryl Streep and Mike Nichols.
Kelly A. Garbato | 09/29/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)

"Mike Nichols is one of the best directors in Hollywood history ("The Graduate", "Working Girl"), and Meryl Streep is the greatest there ever was and there ever will be ("Sophie's Choice", "One True Thing", "Kramer vs. Kramer".) I don't think anyone needs convincing to view this film. The film is based on a true story, and the subject matter it deals with is very important. Karen Silkwood's bravery and courage gives you hope, even though you know the film will end tragically(if you know who Karen Silkwood was). The film is horrifying to the viewer, if the viewer allows him/herself to relate to the situation and the characters. Cher is great as Silkwood's gay roomate. Streep can make you cry and make you laugh, but what a lot of people don't know is that she can also sing. She sings "Amazing Grace" so well. Mike Nichols has a way of engaging his viewers, that is so mysterious and great."