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2 neighbors living in 19th century New Zealand compete for the affections of a young mute woman. Both Hunter and Paquin won Oscars!
Original Release
05/18/1993
US Release
02/11/1994
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Cast
Name | Character |
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Holly Hunter | Ada McGrath |
Harvey Keitel | George Baines |
Sam Neill | Alisdair Stewart |
Anna Paquin | Flora McGrath |
Kerry Walker | Aunt Morag |
Genevieve Lemon | Nessie |
Tungia Baker | Hira |
Ian Mune | Reverend |
Peter Dennett | Head Seaman |
Te Whatanui Skipwith | Chief Nihe |
Directors
Writers
Cast
Name | Character |
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Holly Hunter | Ada McGrath |
Harvey Keitel | George Baines |
Sam Neill | Alisdair Stewart |
Anna Paquin | Flora McGrath |
Kerry Walker | Aunt Morag |
Genevieve Lemon | Nessie |
Tungia Baker | Hira |
Ian Mune | Reverend |
Peter Dennett | Head Seaman |
Te Whatanui Skipwith | Chief Nihe |
Pete Smith | Hone |
Bruce Allpress | Blind Piano Tuner |
Cliff Curtis | Mana |
Carla Rupuha | Heni (Mission Girl) |
Mahina Tunui | Mere (Mission Girl) |
Hori Ahipene | Mutu |
Gordon Hatfield | Te Kori |
Mere Boynton | Chief Nihe's Daughter |
Kirsten Batley | Marama |
Tania Burney | Mahina |
Producers
Name | Role |
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Alain Depardieu | Executive Producer |
Jan Chapman | Producer |
Mark Turnbull | Producer |
Editors
Trailers
Year | Type | Category | Won |
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1994 | Oscar | Best Picture | Nominated |
1994 | Oscar | Best Actress in a Leading Role | Won |
1994 | Oscar | Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Won |
1994 | Oscar | Best Director | Nominated |
1994 | Oscar | Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen | Won |
1994 | Oscar | Best Cinematography | Nominated |
1994 | Oscar | Best Costume Design | Nominated |
1994 | Oscar | Best Film Editing | Nominated |
1994 | Golden Globe | Best Motion Picture - Drama | Nominated |
1994 | Golden Globe | Best Director - Motion Picture | Nominated |
1994 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama | Won |
1994 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | Nominated |
1994 | Golden Globe | Best Screenplay - Motion Picture | Nominated |
1994 | Golden Globe | Best Original Score - Motion Picture | Nominated |