USA,
1988, 109 min
Directed by:
Mike NicholsScreenplay:
Kevin WadeCinematography:
Michael BallhausComposer:
Carly SimonCast:
Melanie Griffith, Harrison Ford, Sigourney Weaver, Alec Baldwin, Joan Cusack, Philip Bosco, Nora Dunn, Oliver Platt, James Lally, Kevin Spacey, Robert Easton (more)VOD (3)
Plots(1)
When her classy, but villainous boss (Sigourneey Weaver) Breaks a leg skiing, Tess simply takes over her office, her apartment, even her wardrobe. She then creates a deal with a handsome investment banker (Harrison Ford) that will either take her straight to the top - or finish her off for good. (official distributor synopsis)
Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1989 - Carly Simon (Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Song))
- 1989 - Best Motion Picture of the Year
- 1989 - Mike Nichols (Best Achievement in Directing)
- 1989 - Melanie Griffith (Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role)
- 1989 - Joan Cusack (Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role)
- 1989 - Sigourney Weaver (Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role)
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 1990 - Melanie Griffith (Best Leading Actress)
- 1990 - Sigourney Weaver (Best Supporting Actress)
- 1990 - Carly Simon (Best Music)
Golden Globes
- 1989 - Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
- 1989 - Melanie Griffith (Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy)
- 1989 - Sigourney Weaver (Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture)
- 1989 - Carly Simon (Best Original Song)
- 1989 - Mike Nichols (Best Director)
- 1989 - Kevin Wade (Best Screenplay)
New York Film Critics Circle Awards
- 1988 - Melanie Griffith (Best Actress)