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The Player

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Original title

The Player

Year

1992

Running time

123 min.

Country

United States

Director

Robert Altman

Screenwriter

Michael Tolkin. Play: Michael Tolkin

Cast

Music

Thomas Newman

Cinematography

Jean Lépine

Producer

Fine Line Features, Spelling Entertainment, Avenue Pictures

Genre

Comedy. Mystery. Drama | Film In Film. Satire. Black Comedy

Synopsis

Robert Altman's adaptation of Michael Tolkin's novel gives the notorious director a chance to address perhaps his greatest nemesis: the Hollywood studio system. Disguised as a thriller, the film assembles virtually every famous actor in Hollywood to create an exhilarating blend of real life and fiction. Tim Robbins plays Griffin Mill, a studio executive who begins to fear for his job when upstart Larry Levys (Peter Gallagher) name becomes a hot topic on the lot. After receiving threatening postcards from an unidentified writer, Griffin tracks down David Kahane (Vincent DOnofrio), who he thinks is the guilty party. The two argue, with disastrous results. Later, as Griffin struggles to keep his job while trying to distance himself from the law, he finds himself falling in love with Kahanes mysterious girlfriend (Greta Scacchi).

Awards: 1992: 3 Nominations for Oscar: Best Director, Editing, Adapted Screenplay

1992: 2 Golden Globes: Best Movie: Comedy or Musical, Actor Comedy (Tim Robbins)

1992: 2 BAFTA Awards: Best Director and Adapted Screenplay. 5 Nominations

1992: 2 Awards in el Cannes Film Festival: Best Director, Actor. 3 Nominations

1992: César Awards: Nominated to Best Foreign Language Picture

1992: New York Film Critics Circle: Best Film, Director & Cinematography. 4 Nom.

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The Player

1992

Robert Altman

7.0

(6,909)