The Artist

Director: Michel Hazanavicius
Writer: Michel Hazanavicius
Cast: Jean Dujardin, Malcolm MacDowell, John Goodman, James Cromwell, Missi Pyle, Penelope Ann Miller
Language: English, French
Theatrical Release Date: November 25, 2011
Distributor: The Weinstein Co.
Awards: 2012 Academy Awards Best Art Direction, 2012 Academy Awards Best Cinematography, Winner: 2012 Academy Awards Best Original Score, Winner: 2012 Academy Awards Best Actor, 2012 Academy Awards Best Film Editing, 2012 Academy Awards Best Original Screenplay, 2012 Academy Awards Best Supporting Actress, Winner: 2012 Academy Awards Best Director, Winner: 2012 Academy Awards Best Costume Design, Winner: 2012 Academy Awards Best Picture
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Synopsis: Hollywood 1927. George Valentin is a very successful silent movie star. The arrival of talking pictures will mark the end of his career. Peppy Miller, a young woman extra, becomes a major movie star. Starring Malcolm McDowell, James Cromwell and John Goodman. [Synopsis courtesy of TIFF]

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