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Silkwood

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

Drama based on a true story. Tough, hard-drinking
Karen Silkwood works in a nuclear power plant in Oklahoma, and lives with boyfriend Drew and best friend Dolly. On discovering that she's received a massive dose of radiation, Karen decides to gather incriminating evidence about the plant's inadequate safety procedures. Review page 54.
Director Mike Nichols (1983, 15) 3726955S

Contributors

Unknown:
Karen Silkwood
Director:
Mike Nichols
Karen Silkwood:
Meryl Streep
Drew Stephens:
Kurt Russell
Dolly:
Pelliker Cher
Winston:
Craig T Nelson
Angela:
Diana Scarwid
Morgan:
Fred Ward
Paul Stone:
Ron Silver
Earl Lapin:
Charles Hallahan
Source: Radio Times

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