USA,
1989, 100 min
Directed by:
Steven SoderberghScreenplay:
Steven SoderberghCinematography:
Walt LloydComposer:
Cliff MartinezVOD (3)
Plots(1)
Ann is trapped in a sexually and emotionally unfulfilled relationship with her husband, John, a successful but unpleasant lawyer who is sleeping with her sister, Cynthia. The underlying tensions in the couple's marriage rise to the surface when Graham, a friend of John's from college who's been drifting for nine years, returns to town and videotapes Cynthia and Ann as they talk about their sexual desires. (Sony Pictures Home Entertainment)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1990 - Steven Soderbergh (Best Original Screenplay)
Independent Spirit Awards
- 1990 - John Hardy, Robert F. Newmyer (Best Feature)
- 1990 - Steven Soderbergh (Best Director)
- 1990 - Andie MacDowell (Best Female Lead)
- 1990 - Laura San Giacomo (Best Supporting Female)
- 1990 - James Spader (Best Male Lead)
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 1990 - Laura San Giacomo (Best Supporting Actress)
- 1990 - Steven Soderbergh (Best Original Screenplay)
César Awards
- 1990 - Best Foreign Film
Golden Globes
- 1990 - Steven Soderbergh (Best Screenplay)
- 1990 - Andie MacDowell (Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama)
- 1990 - Laura San Giacomo (Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture)
Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards
- 1989 - Andie MacDowell (Best Actress)
- 1989 - Laura San Giacomo (New Generation Award)
New York Film Critics Circle Awards
- 1989 - Andie MacDowell (Best Actress)
- 1989 - Laura San Giacomo (Best Supporting Actress)
- 1989 - Steven Soderbergh (Best Screenplay)
Cannes Film Festival
- 1989 - Steven Soderbergh (Golden Palm - Official Competition)
- 1989 - James Spader (Best Actor)
- 1989 - Steven Soderbergh (Fipresci Prize - Official Competition)
Sundance Film Festival
- 1989 - Steven Soderbergh (Audience Award: U.S. Dramatic)
- 1989 - Steven Soderbergh (U.S. Grand Jury Prize: Dramatic)