USA / France,
2002, 103 min
Directed by:
Todd HaynesScreenplay:
Todd HaynesCinematography:
Edward LachmanComposer:
Elmer BernsteinCast:
Julianne Moore, Dennis Quaid, Dennis Haysbert, Patricia Clarkson, Viola Davis, James Rebhorn, Bette Henritze, Michael Gaston, Ryan Ward, Lindsay Andretta (more)VOD (3)
Plots(1)
The model marriage of Frank (Dennis Quaid) and Cathy Whitaker (Julianne Moore) in 1950s Hartford is depicted in television ads, and a magazine features photographs of Cathy as a model homemaker and citizen. Yet, behind the curtains of their dream home, Cathy and Frank hide scandalous secrets. Frank has been masquerading his homosexuality and is seeing a doctor for a heterosexual conversion. Meanwhile, Cathy finds solace in her gardener, Raymond (Dennis Haysbert), a black man about whom Cathy must conceal her growing feelings, since simply being seen with him is cause for scandal. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 2003 - Julianne Moore (Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role)
- 2003 - Todd Haynes (Best Original Screenplay)
- 2003 - Edward Lachman (Best Achievement in Cinematography)
- 2003 - Elmer Bernstein (Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Score))
Independent Spirit Awards
- 2003 - Christine Vachon, Jody Allen (Best Feature)
- 2003 - Todd Haynes (Best Director)
- 2003 - Julianne Moore (Best Female Lead)
- 2003 - Dennis Quaid (Best Supporting Male)
- 2003 - Edward Lachman (Best Cinematography)
European Film Awards
- 2002 - Todd Haynes (Screen International Award)
Goya Awards
- 2004 - Todd Haynes (Best Director)
Golden Globes
- 2003 - Todd Haynes (Best Screenplay)
- 2003 - Julianne Moore (Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama)
- 2003 - Dennis Quaid (Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture)
- 2003 - Elmer Bernstein (Best Original Score)
Critics Choice Awards
- 2003 - Julianne Moore (Best Actress)
- 2003 - Best Picture
Florida Film Critics Circle Awards
- 2002 - Julianne Moore (Best Actress)
- 2002 - Edward Lachman (Best Cinematography)
Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards
- 2002 - Julianne Moore (Best Actress)
- 2002 - Edward Lachman (Best Cinematography)
- 2002 - Elmer Bernstein (Best Music Score)
- 2002 - Best Film
- 2002 - Todd Haynes (Best Director)
- 2002 - Best Production Design
New York Film Critics Circle Awards
- 2002 - Best Film
- 2002 - Todd Haynes (Best Director)
- 2002 - Dennis Quaid (Best Supporting Actor)
- 2002 - Patricia Clarkson (Best Supporting Actress)
- 2002 - Edward Lachman (Best Cinematographer)
- 2002 - Julianne Moore (Best Actress)
Venice Film Festival
- 2002 - Julianne Moore (Volpi Cup for Best Actress)
- 2002 - Edward Lachman (Golden Osella - Outstanding Technical Contribution)
- 2002 - Todd Haynes (Golden Lion for Best Film)