USA,
1985, 120 min
Directed by:
Peter BogdanovichScreenplay:
Anna Hamilton PhelanCinematography:
László KovácsCast:
Cher, Sam Elliott, Eric Stoltz, Estelle Getty, Richard Dysart, Laura Dern, Harry Carey Jr., Dennis Burkley, Lawrence Monoson, Ben Piazza, Todd Allen, Steve James (more)Plots(1)
Acclaimed filmmaker Peter Bogdanovich directs this heartwarming and inspirational award-winning film based on the real-life story of Rocky Dennis (Eric Stoltz), a terribly disfigured but highly sensitive and intelligent teenager. Motivated by his loving mother, Rusty (Cher, Academy Award® winning star of Moonstruck) and boyfriend, Gar (Sam Elliott). Rocky ultimately overcomes pain, loneliness and prejudice to become a role model to his classmates and teachers alike. (Umbrella Entertainment)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1986 - Best Achievement in Makeup and Hairstyling
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 1986 - Best Make Up/Hair
Golden Globes
- 1986 - Cher (Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama)
- 1986 - Eric Stoltz (Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture)
Cannes Film Festival
- 1985 - Cher (Best Actress)
- 1985 - Peter Bogdanovich (Golden Palm - Official Competition)