A retired criminal profiler (William Petersen) reluctantly returns to the FBI to help track down a serial killer of families and is forced to consult an expert—the imprisoned Dr. Hannibal Lecktor (Brian Cox in a subtly chilling performance). The third feature written and directed by Michael Mann is a gripping adaptation of the first of Thomas Harris's four novels featuring the iconic murderer Lecktor, and benefits from the filmmaker's typically striking visuals as well as a top-notch supporting cast, including Tom Noonan as the hunted killer and three-time Oscar nominee Joan Allen as his blind love interest.

GENRE: Detective, Drama
MPAA RATING: R
RUN TIME: 1h 58m
RELEASE DATE: August 15, 1986
STARRING: William L. Petersen, Kim Greist, Joan Allen, Brian Cox, Dennis Farina
DIRECTOR(S): Michael Mann
PRODUCER(S): Richard A. Roth
WRITER(S): Michael Mann
STUDIO: Anchor Bay Entertainment