Directed by:
Brian De Palma
Written by:
David Mamet
Based on the book by:
Oscar Fraley
Eliot Ness
Genre:
Crime | Drama | Thriller
Runtime:
119 mins
Plot:
During the era of Prohibition in the United States, Federal Agent Eliot Ness sets out to stop ruthless Chicago gangster Al Capone and, because of rampant corruption, assembles a small, hand-picked team to help him.
Release Date:
June 3, 1987
Reception:
Cast:
Kevin Costner
Sean Connery
Charles Martin Smith
Andy Garcia
Robert De Niro
Richard Bradford
Patricia Clarkson
Billy Drago
Jack Kehoe
NOMINATED
Best Motion Picture of the Year
Art Linson
Best Adapted Screenplay
David Mamet
Best Cinematography
Stephen H. Burum
Best Film Editing
Gerald B. Greenberg
Bill Pankow
Best Original Score
Ennio Morricone
Best Costume Design
Marilyn Vance
Best Production Design
Patrizia von Brandenstein
William A. Elliott
Best Hair & Makeup
Michael Hancock
Bette Iverson
Best Sound
Dan Sable
Dick Vorisek
Ken S. Polk
James M. Tanenbaum
Wins
- Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role | Sean Connery
Nominations
- Best Achievement in Costume Design | Marilyn Vance
- Best Achievement in Production Design | Patrizia von Brandenstein, William A. Elliott, Hal Gausman
- Best Achievement in Music, Original Score | Ennio Morricone
Wins
- Best Score | Ennio Morricone
Nominations
- Best Supporting Actor | Sean Connery
- Best Costume Design | Marilyn Vance
- Best Production Design | William A. Elliott
Wins
- Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Sean Connery
Nominations
- Best Original Score – Motion Picture | Ennio Morricone
Nominations
- Achievement in Cinematography | Stephen H. Burum
Wins
- Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media | Ennio Morricone
Nominations
- Best Adapted Screenplay | David Mamet