Drama / Historical / Mystery
USA,
1997, 152 min
(Alternative: 149 min)
Directed by:
Steven SpielbergScreenplay:
David FranzoniCinematography:
Janusz KaminskiComposer:
John WilliamsCast:
Morgan Freeman, Nigel Hawthorne, Anthony Hopkins, Djimon Hounsou, Matthew McConaughey, David Paymer, Pete Postlethwaite, Stellan Skarsgård, Razaaq Adoti (more)VOD (1)
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About a 1839 mutiny aboard a slave ship that is traveling towards the northeastern coast of America. Much of the story involves a court-room drama about the free man who led the revolt. (official distributor synopsis)
Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1998 - Anthony Hopkins (Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role)
- 1998 - Janusz Kaminski (Best Achievement in Cinematography)
- 1998 - John Williams (Best Original Dramatic Score)
- 1998 - Best Achievement in Costume Design
European Film Awards
- 1998 - Stellan Skarsgård (Achievement in World Cinema)
Golden Globes
- 1998 - Best Motion Picture – Drama
- 1998 - Steven Spielberg (Best Director)
- 1998 - Djimon Hounsou (Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama)
- 1998 - Anthony Hopkins (Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture)
Critics Choice Awards
- 1998 - Anthony Hopkins (Best Supporting Actor)