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The Silence of the Lambs is an American psychological thriller film based on Thomas Harris's bestseller novel of the same name. The film was directed by Jonathan Demme, written by Ted Tally, starring Jodie Foster, Anthony Hopkins, Ted Levine, and Scott Glenn. It was first released on January 30, 1991, and won 5 Oscars including Best Picture. The score of the film was composed by Howard Shore. The Silence of the Lambs was filmed in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Clay County, West Virginia; Quantico, Virginia, USA. FBI Academy in Quantico, Pittsburgh International Airport, Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Bimini Airport in Bahamas were among the filming locations. Old Allegheny County Jail was used for the interiors of Baltimore State Forensic Hospital.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Photo by Eilis Garvey on Unsplash.
Where was The Silence of the Lambs Filmed?
The Silence of the Lambs was filmed in 8 Circle St, Bellaire, Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Clay County, E 8th Ave & Amity St, FBI Academy, Frances Perkins Building, Front St, Layton, Lindbergh Ave, Main Street West, McKeesport, Memphis, Old Allegheny County Jail, Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh International Airport, Soldiers and Sailors Museum and Memorial and South Bimini Airport.
The complete list of the locations with latitude and longitude coordinates are listed below in the table.
The Silence of the Lambs Locations Map
The Silence of the Lambs Locations Table
| Location Name | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| 8 Circle St | 40.090408 | -79.721809 |
| Bellaire | 40.022049 | -80.742500 |
| Carnegie Museum of Natural History | 40.444141 | -79.949272 |
| Clay County | 38.469109 | -81.101288 |
| E 8th Ave & Amity St | 40.407059 | -79.910858 |
| FBI Academy | 38.531811 | -77.446861 |
| Frances Perkins Building | 38.892807 | -77.014503 |
| Front St | 40.558620 | -80.219131 |
| Layton | 40.090778 | -79.722366 |
| Lindbergh Ave | 40.519066 | -79.957237 |
| Main Street West | 40.799858 | -79.322029 |
| McKeesport | 40.350769 | -79.866638 |
| Memphis | 35.143379 | -90.052139 |
| Old Allegheny County Jail | 40.438549 | -79.995331 |
| Pittsburgh | 40.442169 | -79.994957 |
| Pittsburgh International Airport | 40.493477 | -80.238190 |
| Soldiers and Sailors Museum and Memorial | 40.444809 | -79.956169 |
| South Bimini Airport | 25.700991 | -79.273613 |
Recent Comments
Sorry but you are wrong about the filming location in Clay County, WV. Yes the movie says they are there but it wasn't filmed there and that isn't the Elk River. I know because I've lived there all my life, nearly 50 years, and the Elk River isn't as wide as portrayed in the movie and that certainly wasn't the town of Clay where the funeral was taking place. Clay County is very small and I've been all over the areas portrayed there.
I think the only fault in this amazing movie is one of the scenes between Clarice and Dr. Chilton. In this scene, Clarice says "Yes, but then I would have missed the pleasure of your company." using her femininity which is totally against her character, I think. In the novel, this scene is different and Clarice doesn't say anything like that.
I disagree. I think that was showing her being smart and disliking him.