USA,
1985, 120 min
Directed by:
Peter BogdanovichScreenplay:
Anna Hamilton PhelanCinematography:
László KovácsCast:
Cher, Sam Elliott, Eric Stoltz, Estelle Getty, Richard Dysart, Laura Dern, Harry Carey Jr., Dennis Burkley, Lawrence Monoson, Ben Piazza, Todd Allen, Steve James (more)Plots(1)
Rusty Dennis (Cher) is the mother of Rocky (Eric Stoltz) a seriously deformed but extremely intelligent and emotionally warm teenager. Rusty is a no-nonsense mother whose wild lifestyle is often at odds with her tenderness and protectiveness towards Rocky. She is determined that Rocky be given the same chances and happiness that everyone else takes for granted. (Final Cut Entertainment)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1986 - Best Achievement in Makeup and Hairstyling
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 1986 - Best Make Up/Hair
Golden Globes
- 1986 - Cher (Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama)
- 1986 - Eric Stoltz (Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture)
Cannes Film Festival
- 1985 - Cher (Best Actress)
- 1985 - Peter Bogdanovich (Golden Palm - Official Competition)