Movie "The Human Stain" - DVD Movies Encyclopedia

Short description of the movie "The Human Stain"

The Human Stain is the story of Coleman Silk (Hopkins), a classics professor with a terrible secret that is about to shatter his life in a small New England town. When his affair with a young troubled janitor (Kidman) is uncovered, the secret Silk had harbored for over fifty years from his wife, his children and colleague, writer Nathan Zuckerman, fast explodes in a conflagration of devastating consequences. It is Zuckerman who stumbles upon Silk's secret and sets out to reconstruct the unknown biography of this eminent, upright man, esteemed as an educator for nearly all his life, and to understand how this ingeniously contrived life came unraveled.

Starring actors in "The Human Stain" movie:

Anthony Hopkins as a character Coleman Silk Anthony Hopkins also starred in the next movies: "Meet Joe Black" in a role of William Parrish; "Red Dragon" in a role of Dr. Hannibal Lecter; "Bad Company" in a role of Officer Oakes; "The Edge" in a role of Charles Morse; "The Silence of the Lambs" in a role of Dr. Hannibal Lecter; "Hannibal" in a role of Dr. Hannibal Lecter; "Mission: Impossible II"; "Hearts in Atlantis" in a role of Ted Brautigan; "The Mask of Zorro" in a role of Don Diego de la Vega/Zorro; "The Elephant Man" in a role of Dr. Frederick Treves; "Alexander" in a role of Old Ptolemy; "Legends of the Fall" in a role of Col. William Ludlow; "Amistad" in a role of John Quincy Adams; "Proof" in a role of Robert; "The World's Fastest Indian" in a role of Burt Munro; "Dracula" in a role of Professor Abraham Van Helsing; "All the King's Men" in a role of Judge Irwin; "Desperate Hours" in a role of Tim Cornell; "The Lion in Winter" in a role of Richard; "Fracture" in a role of Ted Crawford; "Beowulf" in a role of Hrothgar; "The Bounty" in a role of Lieutenant William Bligh; "The Road to Wellville" in a role of Dr. John Harvey Kellogg; "Slipstream" in a role of Felix Bonhoeffer; "Howards End" in a role of Henry J. Wilcox; "The Remains of the Day" in a role of James Stevens; "Titus" in a role of Titus Andronicus; "The Wolfman" in a role of Sir John Talbot;

Nicole Kidman as a character Faunia Farley Nicole Kidman also starred in the next movies: "Dogville" in a role of Grace Margaret Mulligan; "Birthday Girl" in a role of Sophia, alias Nadia; "Moulin Rouge!" in a role of Satine; "Eyes Wide Shut" in a role of Alice Harford; "Cold Mountain" in a role of Ada Monroe; "Dead Calm" in a role of Rae Ingram; "The Stepford Wives" in a role of Joanna Eberhart; "The Interpreter" in a role of Silvia Broome; "Practical Magic" in a role of Gillian Owens; "Bewitched" in a role of Isabel Bigelow/Samantha; "The Peacemaker" in a role of Dr. Julia Kelly; "The Others" in a role of Grace Stewart; "To Die For" in a role of Suzanne Stone Maretto; "The Invasion" in a role of Carol Bennell; "The Golden Compass" in a role of Marisa Coulter; "Happy Feet" in a role of Norma Jean; "Australia" in a role of Lady Sarah Ashley; "Days of Thunder" in a role of Dr. Claire Lewicki; "Batman Forever" in a role of Dr. Chase Meridian; "Far and Away" in a role of Shannon Christie; "Nine" in a role of Claudia Jenssen;

Ed Harris as a character Lester Farley Ed Harris also starred in the next movies: "Enemy at the Gates" in a role of Maj. König; "A Beautiful Mind" in a role of Parcher; "Jacknife" in a role of David 'High School' Flannigan; "The Abyss" in a role of Virgil 'Bud' Brigman; "A History of Violence" in a role of Carl Fogarty; "The Rock" in a role of General Francis X. Hummel; "Masked and Anonymous" in a role of Oscar Vogel; "Gone Baby Gone" in a role of Det. Remy Bressant; "Needful Things" in a role of Sheriff Alan J. Pangborn; "National Treasure: Book of Secrets" in a role of Jeb Wilkinson; "Creepshow" in a role of Hank Blaine; "Under Fire" in a role of Oates; "Two Tickets to Paradise" in a role of Melville; "Waking the Dead" in a role of Jerry Charmichael; "Absolute Power" in a role of Seth Frank; "Appaloosa" in a role of Virgil Cole; "Stepmom" in a role of Luke Harrison; "Cleaner" in a role of Eddie Lorenzo; "Apollo 13" in a role of Gene Kranz; "Copying Beethoven" in a role of Ludwig van Beethoven; "Eye for an Eye" in a role of Mack McCann; "Just Cause" in a role of Blair Sullivan; "Swing Shift" in a role of Jack Walsh;

Gary Sinise as a character Nathan Zuckerman Gary Sinise also starred in the next movies: "Forrest Gump" in a role of Lt. Dan Taylor; "The Big Bounce" in a role of Ray Ritchie; "The Forgotten" in a role of Dr. Jack Munce; "Reindeer Games" in a role of Gabriel Mercer; "Ransom" in a role of Det. Jimmy Shaker; "Of Mice and Men" in a role of George Milton; "Open Season" in a role of Shaw; "Mission to Mars" in a role of Jim McConnell; "Fallen Angel" in a role of Terry McQuinn; "Snake Eyes" in a role of Commander Kevin Dunne; "Apollo 13" in a role of Ken Mattingly; "A Gentleman's Game" in a role of Foster Pearse;

Wentworth Miller as a character Young Coleman Silk Wentworth Miller also starred in the next movies: "Underworld" in a role of Dr. Adam Lockwood;

Jacinda Barrett as a character Steena Paulsson Jacinda Barrett also starred in the next movies: "Ladder 49" in a role of Linda Morrison; "Poseidon" in a role of Maggie James; "School for Scoundrels" in a role of Amanda;

Harry J. Lennix as a character Mr. Silk Harry J. Lennix also starred in the next movies: "Stomp the Yard" in a role of Nate; "Resurrecting the Champ" in a role of Robert Satterfield Jr.;

Clark Gregg as a character Nelson Primus Clark Gregg also starred in the next movies: "Artificial Intelligence: AI" in a role of Supernerd; "We Were Soldiers" in a role of Capt. Tom Metsker; "Spartan" in a role of Miller; "When a Stranger Calls" in a role of Mr. Johnson; "Hoot" in a role of Chuck Muckle; "The Air I Breathe" in a role of Henry; "Tyson" in a role of Kevin Rooney; "Iron Man" in a role of Agent Phil Coulson; "11:14 (Eleven Fourteen, The Movie)" in a role of Officer Hannagan; "My Sister's Keeper" in a role of Harvey; "In Good Company" in a role of Mark Steckle; "Choke" in a role of Lord High Charlie; "In Enemy Hands" in a role of U.S.S. Swordfish: Executive Officer Teddy Goodman; "(500) Days of Summer";

Anna Deavere Smith as a character Mrs. Silk Anna Deavere Smith also starred in the next movies: "Philadelphia" in a role of Anthea Burton; "The Kingdom" in a role of Maricella Canavesio; "Rachel Getting Married" in a role of Carol; "Dave" in a role of Mrs. Travis; "The American President" in a role of Robin McCall;

Lizan Mitchell as a character Ernestine Lizan Mitchell starred only in the movie "The Human Stain"

Kerry Washington as a character Ellie Kerry Washington also starred in the next movies: "Bad Company" in a role of Julie; "Against the Ropes" in a role of Renee; "Mr. & Mrs. Smith" in a role of Jasmine; "Fantastic Four" in a role of Alicia Masters; "She Hate Me" in a role of Fatima Goodrich; "4: Rise of the Silver Surfer" in a role of Alicia Masters; "The Last King of Scotland" in a role of Kay Amin; "I Think I Love My Wife" in a role of Nikki Tru; "Lakeview Terrace" in a role of Lisa Mattson; "Miracle at St. Anna" in a role of Zana Wilder; "Save the Last Dance" in a role of Chenille;

Phyllis Newman as a character Iris Silk Phyllis Newman also starred in the next movies: "Mannequin" in a role of Emmy's Mother; "The Beautician and the Beast" in a role of Judy Miller;

Margo Martindale as a character Psychologist Margo Martindale also starred in the next movies: "Proof of Life" in a role of Ivy; "Million Dollar Baby" in a role of Earline Fitzgerald; "It's All About Love" in a role of Betsy; "Practical Magic" in a role of Linda Bennett; "Feast of Love" in a role of Mrs. Maggarolian; "Rocket Science" in a role of Coach Lumbly; "Rails & Ties" in a role of Judy Neasy; "Management" in a role of Trish; "Orphan" in a role of Dr. Browning; "28 Days" in a role of Betty;

Ron Canada as a character Herb Kebble Ron Canada also starred in the next movies: "Just Like Heaven" in a role of Dr. Walsh; "Wedding Crashers" in a role of Randolph; "The Hunted" in a role of Van Zandt; "Getting Even with Dad" in a role of Zinn; "Bob Funk" in a role of Smiley; "The Haunting of Molly Hartley" in a role of Mr. Bennett; "Noble Things" in a role of Moses; "Downtown" in a role of Lowell Harris;

Mili Avital as a character Young Iris Mili Avital also starred in the next movies: "Dead Man" in a role of Thel Russell; "Stargate" in a role of Sha'uri; "Arabian Nights" in a role of Scheherezade;