Silkwood [videorecording (DVD)] / ABC Motion Pictures presents a Mike Nichols film ; written by Nora Ephron & Alice Arlen ; produced by Mike Nichols and Michael Hausman ; directed by Mike Nichols.
Meryl Streep, Kurt Russell, Cher, Craig T. Nelson, Diana Scarwid, Fred Ward, Ron Silver. Originally released as a motion picture in 1983. Special features: original theatrical trailer.
Summary:
Karen Silkwood becomes contaminated with plutonium at her job, voices her protest at the indifference and denial of her company, and becomes a threat to the entire nuclear industry and the government agencies that monitor it. Based on a true story.
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