Directed by:
J.C. ChandorScreenplay:
J.C. ChandorCinematography:
Bradford YoungComposer:
Alex EbertCast:
Oscar Isaac, Jessica Chastain, Elyes Gabel, David Oyelowo, Albert Brooks, Ashley Williams, Christopher Abbott, Matthew Maher, Jerry Adler (more)Plots(1)
A MOST VIOLENT YEAR is a searing crime drama set in New York City during the winter of 1981, statistically the most dangerous year in the city's history. From acclaimed writer/director J.C. Chandor, and starring Oscar Isaac (INSIDE LLEWYN DAVIS) and Jessica Chastain (ZERO DARK THIRTY), this gripping story plays out within a maze of rampant political and industry corruption plaguing the streets of a city in decay. J.C. Chandor's third feature examines one immigrant's determined climb up a morally crooked ladder, where simmering rivalries and unprovoked attacks threaten his business, family, and – above all – his own unwavering belief in the righteousness of his path. With A MOST VIOLENT YEAR, Chandor journeys in a bold new direction, toward the place where best intentions yield to raw instinct, and where we are most vulnerable to compromise what we know to be right. (A24)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Independent Spirit Awards
- 2015 - Jessica Chastain (Best Supporting Female)
- 2015 - J.C. Chandor (Best Screenplay)
- 2015 - Ron Patane (Best Editing)
Golden Globes
- 2015 - Jessica Chastain (Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture)
Critics Choice Awards
- 2015 - Jessica Chastain (Best Supporting Actress)
The Saturn Awards
- 2015 - Best Independent Film