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Hannibal

  • 20012001
  • RR
  • 2h 11m
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Living in exile, Dr. Hannibal Lecter tries to reconnect with now disgraced F.B.I. Agent Clarice Starling, and finds himself a target for revenge from a powerful victim.Living in exile, Dr. Hannibal Lecter tries to reconnect with now disgraced F.B.I. Agent Clarice Starling, and finds himself a target for revenge from a powerful victim.Living in exile, Dr. Hannibal Lecter tries to reconnect with now disgraced F.B.I. Agent Clarice Starling, and finds himself a target for revenge from a powerful victim.

IMDb RATING
6.8/10
271K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,737
68
  • Director
    • Ridley Scott
  • Writers
    • Thomas Harris(based upon the novel by)
    • David Mamet(screenplay by)
    • Steven Zaillian(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Anthony Hopkins
    • Julianne Moore
    • Gary Oldman
Top credits
  • Director
    • Ridley Scott
  • Writers
    • Thomas Harris(based upon the novel by)
    • David Mamet(screenplay by)
    • Steven Zaillian(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Anthony Hopkins
    • Julianne Moore
    • Gary Oldman
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 1.4KUser reviews
    • 271Critic reviews
    • 57Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 9 wins & 25 nominations

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    Anthony Hopkins
    Anthony Hopkins
    • Hannibal Lecteras Hannibal Lecter
    Julianne Moore
    Julianne Moore
    • Clarice Starlingas Clarice Starling
    Gary Oldman
    Gary Oldman
    • Mason Vergeras Mason Verger
    Ray Liotta
    Ray Liotta
    • Paul Krendleras Paul Krendler
    Frankie Faison
    Frankie Faison
    • Barneyas Barney
    • (as Frankie R. Faison)
    Giancarlo Giannini
    Giancarlo Giannini
    • Pazzias Pazzi
    Francesca Neri
    Francesca Neri
    • Allegra Pazzias Allegra Pazzi
    Zeljko Ivanek
    Zeljko Ivanek
    • Dr. Cordell Doemlingas Dr. Cordell Doemling
    Hazelle Goodman
    Hazelle Goodman
    • Evelda Drumgoas Evelda Drumgo
    David Andrews
    David Andrews
    • FBI Agent Pearsallas FBI Agent Pearsall
    Francis Guinan
    Francis Guinan
    • FBI Director Noonanas FBI Director Noonan
    James Opher
    • DEA Agent Eldridgeas DEA Agent Eldridge
    Enrico Lo Verso
    Enrico Lo Verso
    • Gnoccoas Gnocco
    Ivano Marescotti
    Ivano Marescotti
    • Carloas Carlo
    Fabrizio Gifuni
    Fabrizio Gifuni
    • Matteoas Matteo
    Alex Corrado
    Alex Corrado
    • Pieroas Piero
    Marco Greco
    Marco Greco
    • Tommasoas Tommaso
    Robert Rietty
    Robert Rietty
    • Sogliatoas Sogliato
    • (as Robert Rietti)
    • Director
      • Ridley Scott
    • Writers
      • Thomas Harris(based upon the novel by)
      • David Mamet(screenplay by)
      • Steven Zaillian(screenplay by)
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    Storyline

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    The final chapter of the Dr. Hannibal Lecter quadrilogy, the murdering cannibal. He is presently in Italy, and works as a curator at a museum. Clarice Starling (Julianne Moore), the F.B.I. Agent who he aided to apprehend a serial killer, was placed in charge of an operation, but when one of her men botches it, she's called to the mat by the Bureau. One high ranking official, Paul Krendler (Ray Liotta) has it in for her. But she gets a reprieve because Mason Verger (Gary Oldman), one of Lecter's victims who is looking to get back at Lecter for what Lecter did to him, wants to use Starling to lure him out. When Lecter sends her a note, she learns that he's in Italy, so she asks the Police to keep an eye out for him. But a corrupt Policeman, who wants to get the reward that Verger placed on him, tells Verger where he is, but they fail to get him. Later, Verger decides to frame Starling, which makes Lecter return to the U.S., and the race to get Lecter begins. —rcs0411@yahoo.com
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    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Break The Silence
    • Genres
      • Crime
      • Drama
      • Thriller
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for strong gruesome violence, some nudity and language
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Sir Anthony Hopkins was reportedly furious and heartbroken when Jodie Foster decided that she wasn't going to return in the role of Clarice Starling; he was also disappointed that Jonathan Demme would not return to direct.
    • Goofs
      (at around 35 mins) When Lecter writes his first letter to Clarice, he licks the envelope to seal it. When we see it on her desk before she opens it, the only thing keeping it shut is the seal wax in the center. however, Lecter licks the envelope to provide DNA to verify it is not a fake, as he is "re-emerging" from hiding.
    • Quotes

      Hannibal Lecter: People don't always tell you what they are thinking. They just see to it that you don't advance in life.

    • Crazy credits
      After the credits, we hear Lecter say "Ta ta, H.", the closing line of the post-script in his letter to Clarice.
    • Alternate versions
      The Indian theatrical version was cut by the CBFC to mute the word 'pussy' from the dialogue spoken by Krendler, the word 'fucking' spoken by Pazzi, the word 'fuck' and 'cocksucker' spoken by Mason, the visuals of blood falling on the ground, blood spurting out of the throat of a dead man, and the close visuals of a pig putting Mason's face into the mouth to achieve an 'A' (adults) rating. It remained cut since.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: The Million Dollar Hotel/The Invisible Circus/Head Over Heels (2001)
    • Soundtracks
      Vide Cor Meum
      Written by Patrick Cassidy

      Libretto Taken from Dante Alighieri (as Dante)'s "La Vita Nuova"

      Produced by Patrick Cassidy and Hans Zimmer

      Performed by Danielle de Niese and Bruno Lazzaretti

    User reviews1.4K

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    Top review
    9/10
    U dont want to be his dinner, u don't want to share his dinner but the most important thing is that u dont want to be rude to him.
    I first saw this in the early 2k on a dvd which I own.

    Revisited it recently with my kids.

    In this sequel to the 1991 film The Silence of the Lambs, Hopkins reprises his role as Hannibal Lecter which was a blessing as the movie wud have been incomplete without Hopkins.

    The movie is set ten years after the events of the previous one and it is very gory and at times a bit unpleasant.

    The fate of Ray Liotta's character will give Saw movies a tough competition.

    Gary Oldman is totally unrecognizable with the make up effects and his name is completely removed from the billing.

    Julianne Moore looked hot in the final dress but her character's cheap shoes will be missed.
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    FAQ18

    • Is "Hannibal" based on a book?
    • Who from "The Silence of the Lambs" is back in "Hannibal"?
    • Weren't there really two surviving victims?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 9, 2001 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • Facebook
    • Languages
      • English
      • Italian
      • Japanese
    • Also known as
      • The Silence of the Lambs 2
    • Filming locations
      • Biltmore Estate - 1 Approach Road, Asheville, North Carolina, USA
    • Production companies
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
      • Universal Pictures
      • Dino De Laurentiis Company
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $87,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $165,092,268
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $58,003,121
      • Feb 11, 2001
    • Gross worldwide
      • $351,692,268
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 11 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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