Cast of Silkwood

Meryl Streep portrays Karen Silkwood, a worker at a plutonium processing plant who becomes an activist after uncovering safety violations.

Kurt Russell plays Drew Stephens, a co-worker and love interest of Karen Silkwood.

Cher portrays Dolly Pelliker, a lesbian friend and roommate of Karen Silkwood.

Craig T. Nelson takes on the role of Winston, a co-worker at the plant who supports Karen Silkwood.

Fred Ward plays Morgan, a friend and supporter of Karen Silkwood in her fight for justice.

Diana Scarwid portrays Angela, a co-worker who becomes close to Karen Silkwood.

Ron Silver plays Paul Stone, a legal counsel who assists Karen Silkwood in her case.

Charles Hallahan portrays Earl Lapin, a union representative who supports Karen Silkwood's cause.

Josef Sommer plays Max Richter, the plant manager at the facility where Karen Silkwood works.

Sudie Bond portrays Thelma Rice, a co-worker at the plant who befriends Karen Silkwood.

Henderson Forsythe plays Quincy Bissell, a co-worker and friend of Karen Silkwood.

E. Katherine Kerr portrays Gilda Schultz, a supporter of Karen Silkwood in her fight against the company.