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• Crime/detective
• Mystery

• 1986
• Michael Mann
• 116 mins
• 18

Summary

Psychological thriller starring William Petersen and Brian Cox. Ex-FBI investigator Will Graham is called in to solve a series of brutal murders by a killer dubbed the "Tooth Fairy". To help him in his search, Graham uses the extraordinary talents of Dr Hannibal Lecktor, a brilliant psychotherapist with a taste for human flesh.

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A star rating of 4 out of 5.

Peter Freedman

It was remade in 2002 under its original book title as Red Dragon with Anthony Hopkins taking top billing, but this first screen adaptation of Thomas Harris's novel is far more gripping. William Petersen stars as the former FBI whizz brought in to help hunt down a sophisticated serial murderer, with Brian Cox offering memorable support in the role of Hannibal Lecktor. Michael Mann's top-notch direction and a clever plot combine to make this atmospheric and arresting viewing.

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7.2/10

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rolenameWill GrahamWilliam L PetersenDr Hannibal LecktorBrian Cox (1)Jack CrawfordDennis FarinaMolly GrahamKim GreistFreddie LoundsStephen LangFrancis DollarhydeTom NoonanRebaJoan AllenKevin GrahamDavid SeamanDr ChiltonBenjamin Hendrickson

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rolenameDirectorMichael Mann

Details

Released on

1989-02-24

Languages

English

Guidance

violence, swearing

Available on

video, DVD and Blu-ray

Formats

Colour

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