THE PLAYER
Directed by:
Robert Altman
Written by:
Michael Tolkin
Based on the novel by:
Michael Tolkin
Genre:
Comedy | Crime | Drama | Thriller
Runtime:
124 mins
Plot:
A Hollywood studio executive is being sent death threats by a writer whose script he rejected, but which one?
Release Date:
May 8, 1992
Reception:
Cast:
Tim Robbins
Greta Scacchi
Fred Ward
Whoopi Goldberg
Peter Gallagher
Brion James
Cynthia Stevenson
Vincent D’Onofrio
Dean Stockwell
Richard E. Grant
Sydney Pollack
Lyle Lovett
Nominations
- Best Achievement in Directing | Robert Altman
- Best Adapted Screenplay | Michael Tolkin
- Best Achievement in Film Editing | Geraldine Peroni
Wins
- Best Direction | Robert Altman
- Best Adapted Screenplay | Michael Tolkin
Nominations
- Best Film | Robert Altman, David Brown, Michael Tolkin, Nick Wechsler
- Best Leading Actor | Tim Robbins
- Best Editing | Geraldine Peroni
Wins
- Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
- Best Actor – Musical or Comedy | Tim Robbins
Nominations
- Best Director – Motion Picture | Robert Altman
- Best Screenplay – Motion Picture | Michael Tolkin
Nominations
- Best Edited Feature Film | Geraldine Peroni
Wins
- Best Actor | Tim Robbins
- Best Director | Robert Altman
Nominations
- Palme d’Or | Robert Altman
Nominations
- Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures | Robert Altman
Wins
- Best Adapted Screenplay | Michael Tolkin
