American Beauty

Name: American Beauty
Director: Sam Mendes
Released: 1999-09-15

1999 · 2h 2m

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Directed by Sam Mendes

Synopsis

Lester Burnham, a depressed suburban father in a mid-life crisis, decides to turn his hectic life around after developing an infatuation with his daughter's attractive friend.

Awards

72nd Academy Awards· 2000

Actor in a Leading RoleKevin SpaceyWon
Best PictureBruce Cohen, Dan JinksWon
CinematographyConrad HallWon
DirectingSam MendesWon
Writing (Original)Alan BallWon
Actress in a Leading RoleAnnette Bening
Film EditingChristopher Greenbury, Tariq Anwar
Music (Original Score)Thomas Newman

Details

Released: 15 September 1999
Runtime: 2h 2m
Director: Sam Mendes
Writers: Alan Ball
Budget: $15,000,000
Box office: $356,296,601
Countries: United States of America
Languages: English
Production: DreamWorks Pictures, Jinks/Cohen Company

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Cast

Kevin Spacey Won
Annette BeningNominated
Thora Birch
Wes Bentley
Mena Suvari
Peter Gallagher
Allison Janney
Chris Cooper
Scott Bakula
Sam Robards