February 14 1991 

THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS opens. Directed by Jonathan Demme. Written by Ted Tally, from the novel by Thomas Harris. Jodie Foster as a novice FBI agent and Anthony Hopkins'  incarcerated  serial killer/cannibal play psychological mind games in spine chilling, often gruesome Gothic thriller. Film wins 5 Oscars including Best actress and Best actor. Co-starring Scott Glenn and Ted Levine.

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