USA,
2011, 97 min
Directed by:
George ClooneyCinematography:
Phedon PapamichaelComposer:
Alexandre DesplatCast:
Ryan Gosling, George Clooney, Marisa Tomei, Evan Rachel Wood, Paul Giamatti, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Max Minghella, Jeffrey Wright, Michael Mantell (more)VOD (2)
Plots(1)
The Ides of March is an electrifying tale of ambition, betrayal and revenge. As up and coming press secretary Stephen Myers (Ryan Gosling) battles tirelessly for Governor Mike Morris (George Clooney) in a frantic election race he becomes distracted by sexy young intern Molly (Evan Rachel Wood). Whilst concealing their affair he agrees to meet the opposition s campaign manager (Paul Giamatti), who offers him a job on his staff. Stephen neglects to inform his boss of the meeting and as his silence is revealed he discovers a dirty personal secret that could sink Morris political career. Stephen must then decide whether to enact revenge or use it to his advantage. (eOne Films International)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 2012 - Beau Willimon, George Clooney, Grant Heslov (Best Adapted Screenplay)
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 2012 - Philip Seymour Hoffman (Best Supporting Actor)
- 2012 - Beau Willimon, George Clooney, Grant Heslov (Best Adapted Screenplay)
AACTA International Awards
- 2012 - Beau Willimon, George Clooney, Grant Heslov (Best Screenplay)
- 2012 - Best Film
- 2012 - Ryan Gosling (Best Actor)
Golden Globes
- 2012 - Best Motion Picture – Drama
- 2012 - George Clooney (Best Director)
- 2012 - Beau Willimon, George Clooney, Grant Heslov (Best Screenplay)
- 2012 - Ryan Gosling (Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama)
Critics Choice Awards
- 2012 - Best Acting Ensemble
Venice Film Festival
- 2011 - George Clooney (Golden Lion for Best Film)