USA,
2000, 102 min
(Alternative: 97 min)
Directed by:
Darren AronofskyCinematography:
Matthew LibatiqueComposer:
Clint MansellCast:
Ellen Burstyn, Jared Leto, Jennifer Connelly, Marlon Wayans, Christopher McDonald, Louise Lasser, Marcia Jean Kurtz, Suzanne Shepherd, Mark Margolis (more)Plots(1)
Twin stories about different kinds of addiction: A young man (Jared Leto) who along with his best friend (Marlon Wayans) and girlfriend is addicted to heroin, dreams of transcending his life of hustling and owning a store in New York City, while his mother (Ellen Burstyn), depressed and obsessed by television and diet pills envisions her chance to shine again on a game show. (Lionsgate Home Entertainment)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 2001 - Ellen Burstyn (Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role)
Independent Spirit Awards
- 2001 - Ellen Burstyn (Best Female Lead)
- 2001 - Matthew Libatique (Best Cinematography)
- 2001 - Eric Watson, Palmer West (Best Feature)
- 2001 - Darren Aronofsky (Best Director)
- 2001 - Jennifer Connelly (Best Supporting Female)
Golden Globes
- 2001 - Ellen Burstyn (Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama)
Florida Film Critics Circle Awards
- 2000 - Ellen Burstyn (Best Actress)
The Saturn Awards
- 2001 - Best Horror Film
- 2001 - Ellen Burstyn (Best Actress)