USA,
1986, 120 min
(Alternative: 116 min)
Directed by:
David LynchScreenplay:
David LynchCinematography:
Frederick ElmesComposer:
Angelo BadalamentiCast:
Kyle MacLachlan, Dennis Hopper, Laura Dern, Isabella Rossellini, Hope Lange, Dean Stockwell, George Dickerson, Priscilla Pointer, Brad Dourif, Jack Nance (more)VOD (2)
Plots(1)
Kyle MacLachlan stars as naive, young Jeffrey Beaumont who becomes involved in murder, voyeurism, sadomasochism and a terrifying evil after he discovers a severed ear in a deserted field. During his suburban investigation, Jeffrey becomes obsessed with nightclub singer Dorothy Vallens (Isabella Rossellini), a woman ensnared in a brutal relationship with psychopathic criminal Frank Booth (Dennis Hopper). (High Fliers Films)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1987 - David Lynch (Best Achievement in Directing)
Independent Spirit Awards
- 1987 - Isabella Rossellini (Best Actress)
- 1987 - Fred C. Caruso (Best Feature)
- 1987 - David Lynch (Best Director)
- 1987 - Dennis Hopper (Best Actor)
- 1987 - Laura Dern (Best Actress)
- 1987 - David Lynch (Best Screenplay)
- 1987 - Frederick Elmes (Best Cinematography)
Golden Globes
- 1987 - David Lynch (Best Screenplay)
- 1987 - Dennis Hopper (Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture)
Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards
- 1986 - David Lynch (Best Director)
- 1986 - Dennis Hopper (Best Supporting Actor)
- 1986 - Best Film
- 1986 - David Lynch (Best Screenplay)
New York Film Critics Circle Awards
- 1986 - Best Film
- 1986 - David Lynch (Best Director)
- 1986 - Frederick Elmes (Best Cinematographer)
San Sebastián International Film Festival
- 1986 - David Lynch (Golden Shell for Best Film)
Sitges Film Festival
- 1986 - David Lynch (Best Feature Length Film)
- 1986 - Frederick Elmes (Best Cinematography)
Montreal World Film Festival
- 1986 - Dennis Hopper (Best Actor)
Avoriaz International Fantastic Film Festival
- 1987 - David Lynch (Grand Prize)