USA,
1985, 130 min
Directed by:
John HustonCinematography:
Andrzej BartkowiakComposer:
Alex NorthCast:
Jack Nicholson, Kathleen Turner, Robert Loggia, John Randolph, William Hickey, Lee Richardson, Anjelica Huston, Michael Lombard, Lawrence Tierney (more)VOD (1)
Plots(1)
The Prizzi family's principal hit man, Charley (Nicholson), is about to discover that he and his new bride (Turner) share more than just body heat: They're both cold-blooded assassins, and their next job is to ice each other! Now Charley must choose which contract to honor the one to his wife or the one on his wife. (official distributor synopsis)
Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1986 - Anjelica Huston (Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role)
- 1986 - Best Motion Picture of the Year
- 1986 - John Huston (Best Achievement in Directing)
- 1986 - Jack Nicholson (Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role)
- 1986 - William Hickey (Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role)
- 1986 - Janet Roach, Richard Condon (Best Adapted Screenplay)
- 1986 - Best Achievement in Film Editing
- 1986 - Best Achievement in Costume Design
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 1986 - Janet Roach, Richard Condon (Best Adapted Screenplay)
- 1986 - Anjelica Huston (Best Supporting Actress)
Golden Globes
- 1986 - Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
- 1986 - John Huston (Best Director)
- 1986 - Jack Nicholson (Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy)
- 1986 - Kathleen Turner (Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy)
- 1986 - Richard Condon (Best Screenplay)
- 1986 - Anjelica Huston (Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture)
Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards
- 1985 - Anjelica Huston (Best Supporting Actress)
- 1985 - Jack Nicholson (Best Actor)
- 1985 - William Hickey (Best Supporting Actor)
- 1985 - Janet Roach, Richard Condon (Best Screenplay)
New York Film Critics Circle Awards
- 1985 - Best Film
- 1985 - John Huston (Best Director)
- 1985 - Jack Nicholson (Best Actor)
- 1985 - Anjelica Huston (Best Supporting Actress)
Venice Film Festival
- 1985 - John Huston (Golden Lion for Best Film)
San Sebastián International Film Festival
- 1985 - John Huston (Golden Shell for Best Film)