USA,
1952, 118 min
Directed by:
Vincente MinnelliScreenplay:
Charles SchneeCinematography:
Robert SurteesComposer:
David RaksinCast:
Lana Turner, Kirk Douglas, Walter Pidgeon, Dick Powell, Barry Sullivan, Gloria Grahame, Gilbert Roland, Leo G. Carroll, Vanessa Brown, Paul Stewart (more)VOD (1)
Plots(1)
An egotistical producer, Jonathan Shields (Douglas), determined to prove himself the finest filmmaker of all, gladly steps all over those who helped him when he was starting out. Told from the perspective of three victims -- an actress (Turner), a writer (Powell), and a director (Sullivan). (official distributor synopsis)
Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1953 - Gloria Grahame (Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role)
- 1953 - Charles Schnee (Best Adapted Screenplay)
- 1953 - Robert Surtees (Best Cinematography (Black-and-White))
- 1953 - Best Art Direction-Set Decoration (Black-and-White)
- 1953 - Best Costume Design (Black-and-White)
- 1953 - Kirk Douglas (Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role)
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 1954 - Best Film
Golden Globes
- 1953 - Gilbert Roland (Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture)
- 1953 - Gloria Grahame (Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture)