USA,
1990, 107 min
(Alternative: 103 min)
Directed by:
Rob ReinerScreenplay:
William GoldmanCinematography:
Barry SonnenfeldComposer:
Marc ShaimanCast:
James Caan, Kathy Bates, Richard Farnsworth, Frances Sternhagen, Lauren Bacall, Graham Jarvis, J. T. Walsh, Rob Reiner, Archie Hahn, Jerry Potter, Julie Payne (more)VOD (2)
Plots(1)
Sick of his 19th Century romantic heroine, Misery Chastain, novelist Paul Sheldon (James Caan) kills her off and writes a more personal, modern novel. When his car crashes in remote mountains he is saved by 'number one fan' Annie Wilkes (Kathy Bates), who adores Misery and has even named her pig after her. As she nurses him back to health at her remote dwelling, he realises she is not just going to let him go. (20th Century Fox UK)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1991 - Kathy Bates (Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role)
Golden Globes
- 1991 - Kathy Bates (Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama)
New York Film Critics Circle Awards
- 1990 - Kathy Bates (Best Actress)
The Saturn Awards
- 1992 - Best Horror Film
- 1992 - William Goldman (Best Writing)
- 1992 - James Caan (Best Actor)
- 1992 - Kathy Bates (Best Actress)
- 1992 - Frances Sternhagen (Best Supporting Actress)