The Silence of the Lambs * Quotes
Release date: 02/14/1991
Runtime: 118 min
"The Silence of the Lambs" is a 1991 thriller based on the novel of the same name by Thomas Harris. The film is about the young FBI agent Clarice Starling (Jodie Foster), who is assigned by her boss Jack Crawford (Scott Glenn) to catch the serial killer Buffalo Bill. To do so, she must meet with imprisoned serial killer Dr. Hannibal Lecter (Anthony Hopkins) and ask him for help.
The film is a masterpiece of the thriller genre and provides suspense from beginning to end. Jodie Foster and Anthony Hopkins both deliver outstanding acting performances that keep the audience enthralled. Hopkins shines in the role of the brilliant but insane serial killer Hannibal Lecter, who leaves a lasting impression not only because of his intelligence and quick wit, but also because of his vicious character traits.
Jonathan Demme's direction is excellent, creating a dark and sinister atmosphere that introduces the viewer to the world of the FBI and serial killers. Howard Shore's music further enhances this effect, creating an eerie and ominous mood.
"The Silence of the Lambs" is a film that unfolds slowly and surprises the viewer again and again. The characters are deep and multi-layered, which gives the film an additional depth. The thriller is able to introduce the viewer to the mind of serial killers, creating both fear and fascination.
Overall, "The Silence of the Lambs" is an outstanding film that has become a classic of the thriller genre. The film has won numerous awards, including five Oscars, and remains a masterpiece that leaves a lasting impression. If you're looking for a tense, intelligent thriller, this is definitely a film not to be missed.
The film is a masterpiece of the thriller genre and provides suspense from beginning to end. Jodie Foster and Anthony Hopkins both deliver outstanding acting performances that keep the audience enthralled. Hopkins shines in the role of the brilliant but insane serial killer Hannibal Lecter, who leaves a lasting impression not only because of his intelligence and quick wit, but also because of his vicious character traits.
Jonathan Demme's direction is excellent, creating a dark and sinister atmosphere that introduces the viewer to the world of the FBI and serial killers. Howard Shore's music further enhances this effect, creating an eerie and ominous mood.
"The Silence of the Lambs" is a film that unfolds slowly and surprises the viewer again and again. The characters are deep and multi-layered, which gives the film an additional depth. The thriller is able to introduce the viewer to the mind of serial killers, creating both fear and fascination.
Overall, "The Silence of the Lambs" is an outstanding film that has become a classic of the thriller genre. The film has won numerous awards, including five Oscars, and remains a masterpiece that leaves a lasting impression. If you're looking for a tense, intelligent thriller, this is definitely a film not to be missed.
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Cast (partial)
Jodie Foster (Clarice Starling), Anthony Hopkins (Dr. Hannibal Lecter), Scott Glenn (Jack Crawford), Ted Levine (Jame 'Buffalo Bill' Gumb), Ron Vawter (Paul Krendler) (more...)
Movie Quotes
"A census taker once tried to test me. I ate his liver with some fava beans and a nice chianti."
Dr. Hannibal Lecter Anthony Hopkins
"I do wish we could chat longer, but... I'm having an old friend for dinner. Bye."
Dr. Hannibal Lecter Anthony Hopkins
"Well, Clarice... have the lambs stopped screaming?"
Dr. Hannibal Lecter Anthony Hopkins
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Hannibal Lecter: "First principles, Clarice. Simplicity. Read Marcus Aurelius. Of each particular thing ask: what is it in itself? What is its nature? What does he do, this man you seek?"
Clarice Starling: "He kills women..."
Hannibal Lecter: "No. That is incidental. What is the first and principal thing he does? What needs does he serve by killing?"
Clarice Starling: "Anger, um, social acceptance, and, huh, sexual frustrations, sir..."
Hannibal Lecter: "No! He covets. That is his nature. And how do we begin to covet, Clarice? Do we seek out things to covet? Make an effort to answer now."
Clarice Starling: "No. We just..."
Hannibal Lecter: "No. We begin by coveting what we see every day. Don't you feel eyes moving over your body, Clarice? And don't your eyes seek out the things you want?"
Clarice Starling: "He kills women..."
Hannibal Lecter: "No. That is incidental. What is the first and principal thing he does? What needs does he serve by killing?"
Clarice Starling: "Anger, um, social acceptance, and, huh, sexual frustrations, sir..."
Hannibal Lecter: "No! He covets. That is his nature. And how do we begin to covet, Clarice? Do we seek out things to covet? Make an effort to answer now."
Clarice Starling: "No. We just..."
Hannibal Lecter: "No. We begin by coveting what we see every day. Don't you feel eyes moving over your body, Clarice? And don't your eyes seek out the things you want?"
Dr. Hannibal Lecter Anthony Hopkins
Clarice Starling Jodie Foster
Hannibal Lecter: "Tell me, Senator: did you nurse Catherine yourself?"
Senator Ruth Martin: "What?"
Hannibal Lecter: "Did you breast-feed her?"
Paul Krendler: "Now wait a minute..."
Senator Ruth Martin: "Yes, I did."
Hannibal Lecter: "Toughened your nipples, didn't it?"
Paul Krendler: "You son of a bitch!"
Hannibal Lecter: "Amputate a man's leg and he can still feel it tickling. Tell me, mum, when your little girl is on the slab, where will it tickle you?"
Senator Ruth Martin: "Take this... *thing* back to Baltimore!"
Hannibal Lecter: "Five foot ten, strongly built, about a hundred and eighty pounds; hair blonde, eyes pale blue. He'd be about thirty-five now. He said he lived in Philadelphia, but he may have lied. That's all I can remember, mum, but if I think of any more, I will let you know. Oh, and Senator, just one more thing: love your suit!"
Senator Ruth Martin: "What?"
Hannibal Lecter: "Did you breast-feed her?"
Paul Krendler: "Now wait a minute..."
Senator Ruth Martin: "Yes, I did."
Hannibal Lecter: "Toughened your nipples, didn't it?"
Paul Krendler: "You son of a bitch!"
Hannibal Lecter: "Amputate a man's leg and he can still feel it tickling. Tell me, mum, when your little girl is on the slab, where will it tickle you?"
Senator Ruth Martin: "Take this... *thing* back to Baltimore!"
Hannibal Lecter: "Five foot ten, strongly built, about a hundred and eighty pounds; hair blonde, eyes pale blue. He'd be about thirty-five now. He said he lived in Philadelphia, but he may have lied. That's all I can remember, mum, but if I think of any more, I will let you know. Oh, and Senator, just one more thing: love your suit!"
Dr. Hannibal Lecter Anthony Hopkins
Senator Ruth Martin Diane Baker
Paul Krendler Ron Vawter
"It rubs the lotion on its skin. It does this whenever it is told."
Jame 'Buffalo Bill' Gumb Ted Levine
Buffalo Bill: "Now it places the lotion in the basket."
Catherine Martin: "Please! Please I wanna go home! I wanna go home please!"
Buffalo Bill: "It places the lotion in the basket."
Catherine Martin: "I wanna see my mommy! Please I wanna see my..."
Buffalo Bill: "Put the fucking lotion in the basket!"
Catherine Martin: "Please! Please I wanna go home! I wanna go home please!"
Buffalo Bill: "It places the lotion in the basket."
Catherine Martin: "I wanna see my mommy! Please I wanna see my..."
Buffalo Bill: "Put the fucking lotion in the basket!"
Jame 'Buffalo Bill' Gumb Ted Levine
Catherine Martin Brooke Smith
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