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A Most Violent Year

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Original title

A Most Violent Year

Year

2014

Running time

124 min.

Country

United States

Director

J.C. Chandor

Screenwriter

J.C. Chandor

Cast

Music

Alex Ebert

Cinematography

Bradford Young

Producer

A24, Before The Door Pictures, Washington Square Films, Filmnation Entertainment, Old Bull Pictures

Genre

Thriller. Drama | Crime. 1980s. Neo-noir

Synopsis

Set in 1981, which was statistically New York City's most violent year. Immigrant Abel Morales (Oscar Isaac) and his wife Anna (Jessica Chastain) try to expand their business and make their American Dream come true but find it difficult as they're surrounded by rampant violence, decay, and corruption.

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Awards: 2014: National Board of Review (NBR): Best Film, Actor and Supp. Actress

2014: Golden Globes: Nominated for Best Supporting Actress (Chastain)

2014: Independent Spirit Awards:Nominated for Best Supporting Actress (Chastain)

2014: Gotham Awards: Nominated for Best Actor (Oscar Isaac)

2014: Critics Choice Awards: Nominated for Best Supporting Actor (Chastain)

2014: Chicago Film Critics Awards: Nominated for Best Supporting Actress (Chastain)

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