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)
When Phil Dawn's (John Adames) family are killed by the mob, their tough neighbour, Gloria (Gena Rowlands) - a former girlfriend of a founding mobster, becomes his reluctant guardian. In possession of a book which his father - the mob's accountant - gave him, and the gangsters want, the pair go on the run in New York. (Umbrella Entertainment)
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)