The Year of Living Dangerously (1982) (original) (raw)
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Original title
The Year of Living Dangerously
Year
1982
Running time
115 min.
Country
Australia
Director
Screenwriter
Cast
Music
Cinematography
Producer
Co-production Australia-United States;
Genre
Drama. Romance | 1960s. Journalism. Politics. Historical. History of Indonesia
Synopsis
Set in Indonesia during the 1965 coup against President Sukarno, Australian reporter Guy Hamilton (Mel Gibson) is covering the scene. Whenever Hamilton becomes too glib or indifferent for his own good, he is brought back to earth by his "conscience," photographer Billy Kwan (played in male drag by diminutive actress Linda Hunt, who won an Academy Award for her performance). As all of Jakarta sinks into disarray, Hamilton pursues a romance with British attaché Jill Bryant (Sigourney Weaver).
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Awards
1983: Oscar: Best Supporting Actress (Linda Hunt)
1983: Cannes Film Festival: Nominated for Palme d'Or (Best Film)
1983: Nominated for Golden Globe: Best Supporting Actress (Linda Hunt)
1983: Australian Film Institute: Best Supp. Actress (Linda Hunt). 13 Nominations
1983: New York Film Critics Circle: Best Supporting Actress (Linda Hunt)
1983: Los Angeles Film Critics Association: Best Supporting Actress (Hunt)
Critics' reviews
- "The movie masterfully evokes, through stunning direction and magnificent performances, the heat and passion of desperate people living in desperate times"
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