Directed by:
Martin Scorsese
Written by:
John Logan
Genre:
Biography | Drama
Runtime:
170 mins
Plot:
A biopic depicting the early years of legendary director and aviator Howard Hughes’ career from the late 1920s to the mid 1940s.
Release Date:
December 25, 2004
Reception:
Cast:
Leonardo DiCaprio
Cate Blanchett
Kate Beckinsale
John C. Reilly
Alec Baldwin
Alan Alda
Ian Holm
Danny Huston
Gwen Stefani
Jude Law
Adam Scott
Matt Ross
Kelli Garner
Frances Conroy
Willem Dafoe
NOMINATED
Best Original Screenplay
John Logan
Best Cinematography
Robert Richardson
Best Production Design
Dante Ferretti
Best Hair & Makeup
Morag Ross
Kathryn Blondell
Sian Grigg
Best Sound
Philip Stockton
Eugene Gearty
Petur Hliddal
Tom Fleischman
Best Visual Effects
Robert Legato
Peter G. Travers
Matthew Gratzner
R. Bruce Steinheimer
Wins
- Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role | Cate Blanchett
- Best Achievement in Cinematography | Robert Richardson
- Best Achievement in Film Editing | Thelma Schoonmaker
- Best Achievement in Costume Design | Sandy Powell
- Best Achievement in Production Design | Dante Ferretti, Francesca Lo Schiavo
Nominations
- Best Motion Picture of the Year | Michael Mann, Graham King
- Best Achievement in Directing | Martin Scorsese
- Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role | Leonardo DiCaprio
- Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role | Alan Alda
- Best Original Screenplay | John Logan
- Best Achievement in Sound Mixing | Petur Hliddal, Tom Fleischman
Wins
- Best Film | Michael Mann, Graham King, Sanford R. Climan, Charles Evans Jr.
- Best Supporting Actress | Cate Blanchett
- Best Production Design | Dante Ferretti
- Best Make Up & Hair | Morag Ross, Kathryn Blondell, Sian Grigg
Nominations
- Best Direction | Martin Scorsese
- Best Leading Actor | Leonardo DiCaprio
- Best Supporting Actor | Alan Alda
- Best Original Screenplay | John Logan
- Best Cinematography | Robert Richardson
- Best Editing | Thelma Schoonmaker
- Best Costume Design | Sandy Powell
- Best Original Music | Howard Shore
- Best Sound | Philip Stockton, Eugene Gearty, Petur Hliddal, Tom Fleischman
- Best Special Visual Effects | Robert Legato, Peter G. Travers, Matthew Gratzner, R. Bruce Steinheimer
Wins
- Best Motion Picture – Drama
- Best Actor – Drama | Leonardo DiCaprio
- Best Original Score – Motion Picture | Howard Shore
Nominations
- Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Cate Blanchett
- Best Director – Motion Picture | Martin Scorsese
- Best Screenplay – Motion Picture | John Logan
Wins
- Outstanding Female Actor in a Supporting Role | Cate Blanchett
Nominations
- Outstanding Performance by a Cast
- Outstanding Male Actor in a Leading Role | Leonardo DiCaprio
Wins
- Best Edited Feature Film – Dramatic | Thelma Schoonmaker
Nominations
- Achievement in Cinematography | Robert Richardson
Nominations
- Excellence in Period or Fantasy Film | Dante Ferretti
Nominations
- Excellence in Period / Fantasy Film | Sandy Powell
Nominations
- Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures | Martin Scorsese
Nominations
- Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media | Howard Shore
Wins
- Outstanding Producer of Motion Pictures | Michael Mann, Graham King
Wins
- Outstanding Supporting Visual Effects | Robert Legato, Ron Ames, Peter G. Travers, Matthew Gratzner
Nominations
- Best Original Screenplay | John Logan