Directed by:
Gus Van Sant
Written by:
Dustin Lance Black
Genre:
Biography | Drama
Runtime:
128 mins
Plot:
The story of Harvey Milk and his struggles as an American gay activist who fought for gay rights and became California’s first openly gay elected official.
Release Date:
November 26, 2008
Reception:
Cast:
Sean Penn
Emile Hirsch
Josh Brolin
Diego Luna
James Franco
Alison Pill
Victor Garber
Denis O’Hare
Joseph Cross
Wins
- Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role | Sean Penn
- Best Original Screenplay | Dustin Lance Black
Nominations
- Best Motion Picture of the Year | Dan Jinks, Bruce Cohen
- Best Achievement in Directing | Gus Van Sant
- Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role | Josh Brolin
- Best Achievement in Film Editing | Elliot Graham
- Best Achievement in Costume Design | Danny Glicker
- Best Achievement in Music, Original Score | Danny Elfman
Nominations
- Best Film | Dan Jinks, Bruce Cohen
- Best Leading Actor | Sean Penn
- Best Original Screenplay | Dustin Lance Black
- Best Make Up & Hair | Steven E. Anderson, Michael White
Nominations
- Best Actor – Drama | Sean Penn
Wins
- Outstanding Male Actor in a Leading Role | Sean Penn
Nominations
- Outstanding Performance by a Cast
- Outstanding Male Actor in a Supporting Role | Josh Brolin
Nominations
- Best Edited Feature Film – Dramatic | Elliot Graham
Nominations
- Excellence in Period Film | Bill Groom
Nominations
- Excellence in Period Film | Danny Glicker
Nominations
- Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures | Gus Van Sant
Nominations
- Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media | Danny Elfman
Wins
- Stanley Kramer Award | Dan Jinks, Bruce Cohen
Nominations
- Outstanding Producer of Motion Pictures | Dan Jinks, Bruce Cohen
Wins
- Best Original Screenplay | Dustin Lance Black
- Paul Selvin Honorary Award | Dustin Lance Black