Directed by:
David O. RussellCinematography:
Linus SandgrenComposer:
Danny ElfmanCast:
Christian Bale, Bradley Cooper, Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner, Jennifer Lawrence, Louis C.K., Jack Huston, Michael Peña, Shea Whigham, Alessandro Nivola (more)VOD (2)
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Based on the Abscam sting operation of the late 1970s and early 1980s, the story follows FBI agent Richie DiMaso (Bradley Cooper) as he blackmails conman Irving Rosenfeld (Christian Bale) and his lover Sydney Prosser (Amy Adams) into helping him with a case after a successful investigation into the pair's own foreign banking scam. Although DiMaso's sights are initially set on New Jersey Mayor Carmine Polito (Jeremy Renner), the investigation is broadened to include influential members of Congress who are suspected of taking bribes. The supporting cast includes Jennifer Lawrence as Irving's unpredictable wife Rosalyn, Louis C.K. as DiMaso's superior at the FBI and Robert De Niro as ex-mafia hitman Victor Telleggio who has now turned to the casino business as a means of making money. (Entertainment in Video)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 2014 - Charles Roven, Jonathan Gordon, Megan Ellison, Richard Suckle (Best Motion Picture of the Year)
- 2014 - David O. Russell (Best Achievement in Directing)
- 2014 - Christian Bale (Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role)
- 2014 - Amy Adams (Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role)
- 2014 - Bradley Cooper (Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role)
- 2014 - Jennifer Lawrence (Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role)
- 2014 - David O. Russell, Eric Warren Singer (Best Original Screenplay)
- 2014 - Alan Baumgarten, Crispin Struthers, Jay Cassidy (Best Achievement in Film Editing)
- 2014 - Judy Becker (Best Achievement in Production Design)
- 2014 - Michael Wilkinson (Best Achievement in Costume Design)
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 2014 - Jennifer Lawrence (Best Supporting Actress)
- 2014 - David O. Russell, Eric Warren Singer (Best Original Screenplay)
- 2014 - Best Make Up/Hair
- 2014 - Best Film
- 2014 - David O. Russell (Best Director)
- 2014 - Christian Bale (Best Leading Actor)
- 2014 - Amy Adams (Best Leading Actress)
- 2014 - Bradley Cooper (Best Supporting Actor)
- 2014 - Best Costume Design
- 2014 - Best Production Design
AACTA International Awards
- 2014 - Jennifer Lawrence (Best Supporting Actress)
- 2014 - David O. Russell, Eric Warren Singer (Best Screenplay)
- 2014 - Best Film
- 2014 - David O. Russell (Best Direction)
- 2014 - Christian Bale (Best Actor)
- 2014 - Amy Adams (Best Actress)
- 2014 - Bradley Cooper (Best Supporting Actor)
Golden Globes
- 2014 - Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
- 2014 - Amy Adams (Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy)
- 2014 - Jennifer Lawrence (Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture)
- 2014 - David O. Russell (Best Director)
- 2014 - David O. Russell (Best Screenplay)
- 2014 - Christian Bale (Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy)
- 2014 - Bradley Cooper (Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture)
Critics Choice Awards
- 2014 - Best Acting Ensemble
- 2014 - Best Hair and Makeup
- 2014 - Best Comedy
- 2014 - Amy Adams (Best Actress in a Comedy Movie)
- 2014 - Best Picture
- 2014 - David O. Russell (Best Director)
- 2014 - Christian Bale (Best Actor)
- 2014 - Bradley Cooper (Best Supporting Actor)
- 2014 - Jennifer Lawrence (Best Supporting Actress)
- 2014 - David O. Russell, Eric Warren Singer (Best Original Screenplay)
- 2014 - Alan Baumgarten, Crispin Struthers, Jay Cassidy (Best Editing)
- 2014 - Michael Wilkinson (Best Costume Design)
- 2014 - Christian Bale (Best Actor in a Comedy Movie)
Florida Film Critics Circle Awards
- 2013 - Best Film
- 2013 - Jennifer Lawrence (Best Supporting Actress)
- 2013 - David O. Russell, Eric Warren Singer (Best Original Screenplay)
- 2013 - Best Art Direction/Production Design
New York Film Critics Circle Awards
- 2013 - Best Film
- 2013 - Jennifer Lawrence (Best Supporting Actress)
- 2013 - David O. Russell, Eric Warren Singer (Best Screenplay)
- 2013 - David O. Russell (Best Director)
- 2013 - Amy Adams (Best Actress)