I haven't clocked it myself, but I remember reading somewhere that he's onscreen for 25 minutes, but that may be the total time excluding the long close-ups of Clarice (Jodie Foster) while she's talking to him.
Anthony Hopkins actually had 16 minutes of talking time onscreen. See link below for full review of 'The Silence of The Lambs' movie.
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On March 30, 1992, "The Silence of the Lambs" won the five major Academy Awards for the year 1991: Best Picture, Best Director (Jonathan Demme), Best Actor (Anthony Hopkins), Best Actress (Jodie Foster) and Best Adapted Screenplay (Ted Tally).
3. The Silence of the Lambs in 1991, Hannibal in 2001 and Red Dragon in 2002.
Anthony Hopkins plays Dr Hannibal Lecter in 3 movies to date:'Red Dragon' 2002'Hannibal' 2001'The Silence of The Lambs' 1991
It is of course a matter of opinion but Anthony Hopkins is best known worldwide for his role as Hannibal Lecter in the movies, 'The Silence of The Lambs', 'Red Dragon' and 'Hannibal'. As for other horrifying characters Anthony Hopkins has played, he played Adolph Hitler in 'The Bunker', and Father Lucas in 'The Rite' which may be considered horrifying characters by some.
Anthony Hopkins
The movie is 'The Silence of the Lambs' (1991) in which Anthony Hopkins played the part of Dr Hannibal Lecter.
Jodie Foster and Anthony Hopkins.
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Dr. Hannibal Lecter is played by Anthony Hopkins.
Anthony Hopkins played Hannibal Lecter in Silence of the Lambs (1991), Hannibal (2001), and Red Dragon(2002).
Anthony Hopkins played Hannibal Lecktor.
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Its US release date was: February 14, 1991.
Silence of the Lambs
Anthony Hopkins, Jodie Foster, Scott Glenn, Ted Levine, Anthony Heald, and Brooke Smith.
On March 30, 1992, "The Silence of the Lambs" won the five major Academy Awards for the year 1991: Best Picture, Best Director (Jonathan Demme), Best Actor (Anthony Hopkins), Best Actress (Jodie Foster) and Best Adapted Screenplay (Ted Tally).