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Erin Brockovich

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Original title

Erin Brockovich

Year

2000

Running time

131 min.

Country

United States

Director

Steven Soderbergh

Screenwriter

Susannah Grant

Cast

Music

Thomas Newman

Cinematography

Edward Lachman

Producer

Jersey Films, Universal Pictures, Columbia Pictures

Genre

Drama | Based on a true story. Courtroom Drama / Lawyers

Synopsis

Erin Brockovich (Roberts) is a twice-divorced mother of three young children, who struggles to be taken seriously. While working as a file clerk in a small law firm, she stumbles upon a cover-up involving contaminated water in a nearby town which is causing devastating illnesses. She convinces her boss (Finney) to allow her to investigate, and in the process uncovers the company causing the contamination.

Awards: 2000: Oscar: Best Actress (Julia Roberts). 5 Nominations

2000: Golden Globes: Best Actress (Julia Roberts). 4 Nominations

2000: BAFTA: Best Actress (Julia Roberts). 6 Nominations

2000: 2 Awards National Board of Review: Best Actress, Director (Steven Soderberg)

2000: Film Critics Circle of New York: Best Director (Steven Soderbergh)

2000: Los Angeles Film Critics Association: Best Director & Actress (Roberts)

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Ranking Lists Position

26 My Top 10 Movies from 2000 (132)
83 My Favorite Biopics/Biographical Movies (28)
90 Movies with a Great Female Lead (38)

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