USA,
1980, 123 min
Directed by:
John CassavetesScreenplay:
John CassavetesCinematography:
Fred SchulerComposer:
Bill ContiCast:
Gena Rowlands, John Adames, Julie Carmen, Buck Henry, Tom Noonan, Sonny Landham, Ray Baker, Lawrence Tierney, Gary Howard Klar, Val Avery, J.C. Quinn (more)VOD (1)
Plots(1)
Gloria (Gena Rowlands), the quintessential "tough-talkin' dame"--complete with time in prison and ties to the mob--has put those days behind her, now living a quiet, solitary life. That changes when the Mafia marks her neighbors for death and Gloria is asked to care for their young son, Phil (John Adames). She reluctantly agrees, but because the boy knows incriminating information, they must immediately go into hiding, which takes them on a journey through New York City and ends up sparking a mother-son bond that neither could have ever expected. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1981 - Gena Rowlands (Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role)
Golden Globes
- 1981 - Gena Rowlands (Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama)
Venice Film Festival
- 1980 - John Cassavetes (Golden Lion for Best Film)
San Sebastián International Film Festival
- 1980 - John Cassavetes (Official Selection)
Golden Raspberry Awards (Razzies)
- 1980 - John Adames (Worst Supporting Actor)