USA,
1990, 128 min
(Alternative: 122 min)
Directed by:
Barry LevinsonScreenplay:
Barry LevinsonCinematography:
Allen DaviauComposer:
Randy NewmanCast:
Armin Mueller-Stahl, Elizabeth Perkins, Aidan Quinn, Leo Fuchs, Eve Gordon, Lou Jacobi, Joan Plowright, Kevin Pollak, Elijah Wood, Ronald Guttman, Paul Quinn (more)VOD (2)
Plots(1)
AVALON follows immigrant Sam Krichinsky and his extended family as they seek a dream called America in a place called Avalon. From poverty through prosperity, the Krichinsky family faces their changing world with enduring humor and abiding love. (official distributor synopsis)
Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1991 - Barry Levinson (Best Original Screenplay)
- 1991 - Allen Daviau (Best Achievement in Cinematography)
- 1991 - Randy Newman (Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Score))
- 1991 - Best Achievement in Costume Design
Golden Globes
- 1991 - Best Motion Picture – Drama
- 1991 - Barry Levinson (Best Screenplay)
- 1991 - Randy Newman (Best Original Score)
Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards
- 1990 - Randy Newman (Best Music Score)
New York Film Critics Circle Awards
- 1990 - Joan Plowright (Best Supporting Actress)