feature · 19992h 2mUS
American Beauty
Lester Burnham, a depressed suburban father in a mid-life crisis, decides to turn his hectic life around after developing an infatuation with his daughter's attractive friend.
Drama★ 8.0(13,021)
At a glance
- Director
- Sam Mendes
- Cinematography
- Conrad Hall
- Editor
- Christopher Greenbury
- Music
- Thomas Newman
- Costume
- Julie Weiss
Department
Camera
- Aaron PazantiCamera Operatorprimary
- Clyde E. BryanFirst Assistant Cameraprimary
- Conrad HallDirector of Photographyprimary
- Mike GentileSecond Assistant Cameraprimary
- Geoffrey HaleyCamera Operator
Department
Grip
- Bill YoungKey Gripprimary
- Carlos M. GallardoDolly Gripprimary
Recognition by craft
- Cinematography1w
- Original Score1n
- +2 non-craft
Recognition
Awards (3 won, 4 total)
- Status: WONAcademy AwardBest Cinematography2000Conrad HallCited source (opens in new tab): [src]
- Status: WONAcademy AwardBest Director2000[src]
Stunts
1 crew
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Department
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