Hannibal
2001 film by Ridley Scott · Released February 9, 2001
Hannibal is a 2001 American thriller film co-produced and directed by Ridley Scott from a screenplay by David Mamet and Steven Zaillian, based on the 1999 novel by Thomas Harris. It is a sequel to The Silence of the Lambs (1991). Its plot follows disgraced FBI special agent Clarice Starling as she attempts to apprehend the cannibalistic serial killer Hannibal Lecter before his surviving victim, Mason Verger, captures him. Anthony Hopkins reprises his role as Lecter, while Julianne Moore replaces Jodie Foster as Starling and Gary Oldman plays Verger.
Cast ages when filming began (May 2000)
- Anthony Hopkins, as Dr. Hannibal Lecter / Dr. Fell: 62
- Julianne Moore, as FBI Agent Clarice Starling: 39
- Gary Oldman, as Mason Verger: 42
- Giancarlo Giannini, as Chief Inspector Rinaldo Pazzi: 57
- Ray Liotta, as Paul Krendler: 45
- Francesca Neri, as Allegra Pazzi: 36
- Željko Ivanek, as Dr. Cordell Doemling: 42
- Enrico Lo Verso, as Gnocco: 36
- Ivano Marescotti, as Carlo Deogracias: 54
- Fabrizio Gifuni, as Fabrizio: 33
- David Andrews, as FBI Agent Clint Pearsall: 47
- Ajay Naidu, as Perfume Experts: 28
- Don McManus, as Benny Holcombe: 40
- Francis Guinan, as FBI Assistant Director Noonan: 48
- Frankie Faison, as Barney Matthews: 50
- Hazelle Goodman, as Evelda Drumgo: 41
- Terry Serpico, as Officer Bolton: 35
- Peter Shaw, as FBI Agent John Brigham: 81
- Danielle de Niese, as Beatrice in Vide Cor Meum: 21
- Mark Margolis, as Perfume Experts: 60
- Boyd Kestner, as FBI Agent Burke: 35
- Bruce MacVittie, as FBI Tech with Lecter's Letter: 43