USA,
1985, 112 min
(Alternative: 108 min)
Directed by:
Peter WeirCinematography:
John SealeComposer:
Maurice JarreCast:
Harrison Ford, Kelly McGillis, Josef Sommer, Lukas Haas, Jan Rubeš st., Alexander Godunov, Danny Glover, Brent Jennings, Patti LuPone, Angus MacInnes (more)VOD (4)
Plots(1)
A young Amish boy, visiting Philadelphia with his widowed mother, witnesses a murder. When the detective on the case discovers a police cover up, he realizes his, the boy's and the mother's lives are in jeopardy. He hides out in Amish country, living amongst the community and having to abide by their peaceful customs. Things get more complicated when he falls in love with the young widow. But, soon the idyllic life is shattered when the villains discover his whereabouts. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1986 - Earl W. Wallace, William Kelley (Best Original Screenplay)
- 1986 - Best Achievement in Film Editing
- 1986 - Best Motion Picture of the Year
- 1986 - Peter Weir (Best Achievement in Directing)
- 1986 - Harrison Ford (Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role)
- 1986 - John Seale (Best Achievement in Cinematography)
- 1986 - Maurice Jarre (Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Score))
- 1986 - Best Achievement in Production Design
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 1986 - Maurice Jarre (Best Music)
- 1986 - Best Film
- 1986 - Harrison Ford (Best Leading Actor)
- 1986 - Kelly McGillis (Best Leading Actress)
- 1986 - Earl W. Wallace, William Kelley (Best Original Screenplay)
- 1986 - John Seale (Best Cinematography)
- 1986 - Best Editing
Golden Globes
- 1986 - Best Motion Picture – Drama
- 1986 - Peter Weir (Best Director)
- 1986 - William Kelley (Best Screenplay)
- 1986 - Harrison Ford (Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama)
- 1986 - Kelly McGillis (Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture)
- 1986 - Maurice Jarre (Best Original Score)