UK / Ireland / USA,
1987, 83 min
Directed by:
John HustonScreenplay:
Tony HustonCinematography:
Fred MurphyComposer:
Alex NorthCast:
Anjelica Huston, Donal McCann, Dan O'Herlihy, Donal Donnelly, Colm Meaney, Brendan Dillon, Sean McClory, Marie Kean, Helena Carroll, Maria McDermottroe (more)VOD (1)
Plots(1)
Gabriel and Gretta Conroy (Donal McCann and Anjelica Huston), a young couple in early 1900s Dublin, are enjoying a holiday party when Gretta suddenly has poignant memories of a deceased former love. The shattering revelation of Gretta's secret past causes Gabriel to see his life - and all the world - in an entirely new light. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1988 - Tony Huston (Best Adapted Screenplay)
- 1988 - Best Achievement in Costume Design
Independent Spirit Awards
- 1988 - John Huston (Best Director)
- 1988 - Anjelica Huston (Best Supporting Female)
- 1988 - Chris Sievernich, Wieland Schulz-Keil (Best Feature)
- 1988 - Tony Huston (Best Screenplay)
- 1988 - Fred Murphy (Best Cinematography)
New York Film Critics Circle Awards
- 1987 - Best Film
- 1987 - John Huston (Best Director)
- 1987 - Anjelica Huston (Best Actress)
- 1987 - Anjelica Huston (Best Supporting Actress)
- 1987 - Tony Huston (Best Screenplay)