USA,
1985, 112 min
(Alternative: 108 min)
Directed by:
Peter WeirCinematography:
John SealeComposer:
Maurice JarreCast:
Harrison Ford, Kelly McGillis, Josef Sommer, Lukas Haas, Jan Rubeš st., Alexander Godunov, Danny Glover, Brent Jennings, Patti LuPone, Angus MacInnes (more)VOD (1)
Plots(1)
Samuel Lap is a young Amish boy who witnesses a murder in Philadelphia while traveling with his mother Rachel. A good cop named John Book must go with them into hiding when the killers come after them. All three retreat to Amish country and Book has to adjust to the new life style, and his feelings for the boy's mother. Of course the killers are still on their trail. (Umbrella Entertainment)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1986 - Earl W. Wallace, William Kelley (Best Original Screenplay)
- 1986 - Best Achievement in Film Editing
- 1986 - Best Motion Picture of the Year
- 1986 - Peter Weir (Best Achievement in Directing)
- 1986 - Harrison Ford (Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role)
- 1986 - John Seale (Best Achievement in Cinematography)
- 1986 - Maurice Jarre (Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Score))
- 1986 - Best Achievement in Production Design
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 1986 - Maurice Jarre (Best Music)
- 1986 - Best Film
- 1986 - Harrison Ford (Best Leading Actor)
- 1986 - Kelly McGillis (Best Leading Actress)
- 1986 - Earl W. Wallace, William Kelley (Best Original Screenplay)
- 1986 - John Seale (Best Cinematography)
- 1986 - Best Editing
Golden Globes
- 1986 - Best Motion Picture – Drama
- 1986 - Peter Weir (Best Director)
- 1986 - William Kelley (Best Screenplay)
- 1986 - Harrison Ford (Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama)
- 1986 - Kelly McGillis (Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture)
- 1986 - Maurice Jarre (Best Original Score)