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Days of Heaven

Label
Days of Heaven
Language
eng
Characteristic
videorecording
Main title
Days of Heaven
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Originally produced by Paramount Pictures in 1978
Runtime
93
Summary
A story of love and murder told through the jaded voice of a child and expressive images of nature. Bill (Richard Gere), a fugitive from the slums of Chicago, finds himself pitted against a shy, rich Texan for the love of Abby (Brooke Adams). Winner of the Best Cinematography Award at the **Academy Awards.** Nominated for Best Motion Picture - Drama at the **Golden Globes**. Winner of the Best Director Award and Nominated for the Palm d'Or at the **Cannes Film Festival.** *"...daring, romantic, rebellious but also filled with longing for the past." - Michael Wilmington, **Chicago Tribune***
Technique
live action
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