USA,
1984, 112 min
Directed by:
Robert BentonScreenplay:
Robert BentonCinematography:
Néstor AlmendrosComposer:
John KanderCast:
Sally Field, Lindsay Crouse, Ed Harris, Amy Madigan, John Malkovich, Danny Glover, Yankton Hatten, Gennie James, Lane Smith, Jay Patterson, Toni Hudson (more)VOD (3)
Plots(1)
In 1930's Southern US, a widow and her family try to run their cotton farm with the help of a disparate group of friends. (official distributor synopsis)
Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1985 - Sally Field (Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role)
- 1985 - Robert Benton (Best Original Screenplay)
- 1985 - Best Motion Picture of the Year
- 1985 - Robert Benton (Best Achievement in Directing)
- 1985 - John Malkovich (Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role)
- 1985 - Lindsay Crouse (Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role)
- 1985 - Best Achievement in Costume Design
Golden Globes
- 1985 - Sally Field (Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama)
- 1985 - Best Motion Picture – Drama
- 1985 - Robert Benton (Best Screenplay)
Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards
- 1984 - John Malkovich (Best Supporting Actor)
New York Film Critics Circle Awards
- 1984 - Robert Benton (Best Screenplay)
- 1984 - John Malkovich (Best Supporting Actor)
- 1984 - Néstor Almendros (Best Cinematographer)
Berlinale (Berlin International Film Festival)
- 1985 - Robert Benton (Silver Bear for Best Director)
- 1985 - Robert Benton (Golden Bear for Best Film)
Toronto International Film Festival
- 1984 - Robert Benton (People's Choice Award)