The Silence of the Lambs (1991) Movie script (Copy) Complete script and has 131 pages Second Draft July 28th, 1989 Directed by Jonathan Demme Screenplay by Ted Tally Based on The Silence of the Lambs by Thomas Harris The Silence of the Lambs is a 1991 American psychological horror thriller film directed by Jonathan Demme and written by Ted Tally, adapted from Thomas Harris's 1988 novel of the same name. It stars Jodie Foster as Clarice Starling, a young FBI trainee who is hunting a serial killer named "Buffalo Bill" (Ted Levine), who skins his female victims. To catch him, she seeks the advice of the imprisoned Dr. Hannibal Lecter (Anthony Hopkins), a brilliant psychiatrist and cannibalistic serial killer. The film also features performances from Scott Glenn, Anthony Heald, and Kasi Lemmons. Will be packaged and shipped with great care.