Fatal Attraction
USA,
1987, 120 min
Directed by:
Adrian LyneScreenplay:
James DeardenCinematography:
Howard AthertonComposer:
Maurice JarreCast:
Michael Douglas, Glenn Close, Anne Archer, Ellen Latzen, Stuart Pankin, Ellen Foley, Fred Gwynne, Meg Mundy, Tom Brennan, Lois Smith, Mike Nussbaum (more)VOD (4)
Plots(1)
While his wife (Anne Archer) and daughter are out of town, successful attorney Dan Gallagher (Michael Douglas) has a one-night stand with Alex Forrest (Glenn Close), the publishing executive he has just met. He has no idea what he's getting into. Immediately after the encounter, Dan wants to put the experience behind him, but Alex refuses to let go of their relationship. Driven to madness by his rejection, she turns to violently harassing both Dan and his family. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1988 - Best Motion Picture of the Year
- 1988 - Adrian Lyne (Best Achievement in Directing)
- 1988 - Glenn Close (Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role)
- 1988 - Anne Archer (Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role)
- 1988 - James Dearden (Best Adapted Screenplay)
- 1988 - Best Achievement in Film Editing
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 1989 - Best Editing
- 1989 - Michael Douglas (Best Leading Actor)
- 1989 - Anne Archer (Best Supporting Actress)
Golden Globes
- 1988 - Best Motion Picture – Drama
- 1988 - Adrian Lyne (Best Director)
- 1988 - Glenn Close (Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama)
- 1988 - Anne Archer (Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture)
The Saturn Awards
- 1988 - James Dearden (Best Writing)