Directed by:
Anthony Minghella
Written by:
Anthony Minghella
Based on the novel by:
Michael Ondaatje
Genre:
Drama | Romance | War
Runtime:
162 mins
Plot:
At the close of World War II, a young nurse tends to a badly-burned plane crash victim. His past is shown in flashbacks, revealing an involvement in a fateful love affair.
Release Date:
November 15, 1996
Reception:
Cast:
Ralph Fiennes
Juliette Binoche
Willem Dafoe
Kristin Scott Thomas
Naveen Andrews
Colin Firth
Julian Wadham
Jürgen Prochnow
NOMINATED
Wins
- Best Motion Picture of the Year | Saul Zaentz
- Best Achievement in Directing | Anthony Minghella
- Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role | Juliette Binoche
- Best Achievement in Cinematography | John Seale
- Best Achievement in Film Editing | Walter Murch
- Best Achievement in Costume Design | Ann Roth
- Best Achievement in Production Design | Stuart Craig, Stephenie McMillan
- Best Achievement in Music, Original Dramatic Score | Gabriel Yared
- Best Achievement in Sound | Walter Murch, Mark Berger, David Parker, Christopher Newman
Nominations
- Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role | Ralph Fiennes
- Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role | Kristin Scott Thomas
- Best Adapted Screenplay | Anthony Minghella
Wins
- Best Film | Saul Zaentz, Anthony Minghella
- Best Supporting Actress | Juliette Binoche
- Best Adapted Screenplay | Anthony Minghella
- Best Cinematography | John Seale
- Best Editing | Walter Murch
- Best Original Music | Gabriel Yared
Nominations
- Best Direction | Anthony Minghella
- Best Leading Actor | Ralph Fiennes
- Best Leading Actress | Kristin Scott Thomas
- Best Costume Design | Ann Roth
- Best Production Design | Stuart Craig
- Best Make Up & Hair | Fabrizio Sforza, Nigel Booth
- Best Sound | Walter Murch, Mark Berger, David Parker, Christopher Newman, Ivan Sharrock, Pat Jackson
Wins
- Best Motion Picture – Drama
- Best Original Score – Motion Picture | Gabriel Yared
Nominations
- Best Actor – Drama | Ralph Fiennes
- Best Actress – Drama | Kristin Scott Thomas
- Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Juliette Binoche
- Best Director – Motion Picture | Anthony Minghella
- Best Screenplay – Motion Picture | Anthony Minghella
Nominations
- Outstanding Performance by a Cast
- Outstanding Male Actor in a Leading Role | Ralph Fiennes
- Outstanding Female Actor in a Leading Role | Kristin Scott Thomas
- Outstanding Female Actor in a Supporting Role | Juliette Binoche
Wins
- Best Edited Feature Film | Walter Murch
Wins
- Achievement in Cinematography | John Seale
Wins
- Excellence in Feature Film | Stuart Craig
Wins
- Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures | Anthony Minghella
Wins
- Best Instrumental Composition | Gabriel Yared
Wins
- Outstanding Producer of Motion Pictures | Saul Zaentz
- Vision Award | Saul Zaentz
Nominations
- Best Adapted Screenplay | Anthony Minghella