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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 the dangers of nuclear power and the extremes of corporate greed. When Karen discovers unsafe conditions and reckless protocol at the plant where she works, her actions in uncovering the dangers that lie at the plant not only cause a rift between her and her lover (Kurt Russell) and her best friend (Cher), but they threaten her very life. Streep gives yet another bravura performance as a wild child in Oklahoma forced to confront the harsh realities of her life, and the supporting cast, from Cher to Russell to Diana Scarwid is first rate. This true story of the woman who disappeared under mysterious circumstances while trying to find the truth is a well-told, challenging, and emotionally complex tale. --Robert Lane
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By Karen Herle
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A wonderful addition to my collection. Very pleased with the acting and the story. Sad that it actually happened. Meryl streep was amazing. Cher & Kurt Russell fabulous.
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Silkwood was fantastic. Streep's performance of Karen Silkwood accompanied by Russell was supurb. This film was thought provoking whilst tear jerking in its realism of capitalism over-riding human natures passion for a better world.
And how can you forget the films rendition of "Amazing Grace".
And how can you forget the films rendition of "Amazing Grace".
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Meyrl Streep's performance as Karen Silkwood was excellent. She is just a worker at a neucular power plant who is exposed to plutonium and goes to the press to report unsafe working conditions. Cher and Kurt Russell play Silkwood's room-mate and boyfriend who also work at the plant and are exposed to the radiation and plutonium leak. They are told that they will develop cancer and other life-long heath problems. I couldn't imagine working in a neucular power plant. The extreme dangers on top of the risk of being contaminated would be too scary! Plus, if you were contaminated they sprayed you down with scalding hot water and vigerously scrubbed you until your skin was beet red! All against your own will! You were forced. Nope, I couldn't imagine it.
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NEVER work in a plutonium plant!
This movie blew me away when I saw it the theater when it first came out...Cher is amazing, and you never think, while you watch the movie, that this IS Cher. Read more
Published on Oct 30 2003 by Schuyler V. Johnson
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Scary Movie - But It Gets Worse...
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... Read more
Published on Oct 18 2003 by Kelly A. Garbato
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Good actors
wasted on a long movie. A waste of excellent talent.
Published on Sep 15 2003 by chicoer2003
5.0 out of 5 stars
Meryl Streep at her best...as always
"Silkwood" is based on the final days of Karen Silkwood's life. She stumbles upon documents proving that plutonium is more dangerous than safety inspectors claim. Read more
Published on Aug 26 2003 by David Anderson
4.0 out of 5 stars
Working Class Heroine
Long before I ever saw this film, I used to scratch my head at what I thought was the strange casting. Read more
Published on Dec 27 2002 by Gregor von Kallahann
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A Must-See! As Awakening As "When the Wind Blows"
Although the original camera work is not all glitter and glamour, it's not supposed to be! The message of this film needs to be heard by all, from our world leaders to our children... Read more
Published on April 22 2002
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As seen through the eyes of a nuclear chemist:
I saw this movie while I was doing chemistry research with nuclear waste at one of several national laboratories here in the US. Read more
Published on Mar 21 2002
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STREEP, CHER, KURT RUSSELL: ALL SUPERB!
I own this in VHS and can't think of anyone who has not seen and been captivated by the performances of the gifted Meryl Streep, Cher, and Kurt Russell. Read more
Published on Dec 30 2001 by nadine
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Silkwood is thumbs up, Peter Alerich's review is a downer!
This is less a commentary of Silkwood, which is terrific movie highlighted by superb performances punctuated by Meryl Streep's, and more a request that Peter Alerich, who wrote a... Read more
Published on April 4 2001
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Meryl Streep is Electrifying!
Meryl Streep earned her third Best Actress Oscar nomination in a row with her powerful and sobering portrayal of the real-life Karen Silkwood. Read more
Published on Nov 27 1999 by scott a kennedy
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