On this day, December 14, 1983, the biographical drama Silkwood premiered in theaters. Directed by Mike Nichols, the film starred Meryl Streep, Cher, and Kurt Russell in a gripping story based on the true events surrounding Karen Silkwood, a nuclear whistleblower who mysteriously died while investigating safety violations at a plutonium plant.
With powerful performances and a compelling narrative, Silkwood received critical acclaim and multiple Academy Award nominations, including nods for Best Actress (Meryl Streep), Best Supporting Actress (Cher), and Best Director (Mike Nichols). It grossed $35.6 million at the box office against its $10 million budget.
With powerful performances and a compelling narrative, Silkwood received critical acclaim and multiple Academy Award nominations, including nods for Best Actress (Meryl Streep), Best Supporting Actress (Cher), and Best Director (Mike Nichols). It grossed $35.6 million at the box office against its $10 million budget.