'Silkwood' (1983)

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( ABC Motion Pictures / June 26, 2012 )

Ephron and co-writer Alice Arlen earned an Academy Award nomination for original screenplay for "Silkwood," based on the true story of plutonium plant whistleblower Karen Silkwood. The film starred Meryl Streep, left, Kurt Russell and Cher.

More on Nora Ephron:

VIDEO: Nora Ephron's greatest hits

PHOTOS: Stars react to death of Nora Ephron

POLL: What are Ephron's best movie quotes?

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