ALL THE PRESIDENTS MEN (1976)

Direted by Alan J. Pakula

In the run-up to the 1972 elections, Washington Post reporter Bob Woodward(Robert Redford) covers what seems to be a minor break-in at the Democratic Party National headquarters. He is surprised to find top lawyers already on the defence case, and the discovery of names and addresses of Republican fund organisers on the accused further arouses his suspicions. The editor of the Post is prepared to run with the story and assigns Woodward and Carl Bernstein (Dustin Hoffman) to it. They find the trail leading higher and higher in the Republican Party, and eventually into the White House itself.

Nominated for 8 Academy Awards, Best Picture, Best Director, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Film Editing, Best Art/ Set Decoration and Best Sound

Won 4, Best Supporting Actor, best Adapted Screenplay, Best Art/ Set Decoration and Best Sound

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THE WINGS OF THE DOVE (1997)

Directed by Ian Softley

In the early years of this century, an impoverished British woman, Kate Croy (Helena Bonham- Carter), seems trapped by and dependent upon her wealthy aunt (Charlotte Rampling). Befriending a fatally ill, rich American woman(Alison Elliott) provides Kate with not only a trip to Venice, but an opportunity to break free of her aunt and her poverty.

Nominated for 4 Academy Awards, Best Actress, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Costume Design and Best Cinematography

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