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Silkwood

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Original title
Silkwood
Year
Running time
128 min.
Country
United States United States
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Genre
Drama | Nuclear Holocaust. 1970s. Based on a true story
Synopsis
Fairly accurate recounting of the story of Karen Silkwood (played by Meryl Streep), the Oklahoma nuclear-plant worker who blew the whistle on dangerous practices at the Kerr-McGee plant and who died under circumstances which are still under debate.
Awards
1983: 5 Nominations for Oscar: Director, Actress (Streep), Screenplay, Supporting Actress, Editing
1983: Golden Globes: Best Supporting Actress (Cher). 5 Nominations
1984: BAFTA Awards: Nominated Best Actress (Streep) and Supporting Actress (Cher)
1983: New York Film Critics Circle: 3 Nominations, including Best Film
1983: Los Angeles Film Critics Association: Nominated for Best Supp. Actress (Cher)
1983: Writers Guild of America (WGA): Nominated for Best Original Drama Screenplay
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User history
Silkwood
1983
Mike Nichols
6.5
(2,147)
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