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American Beauty (1999)

American Beauty

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September 8th, 1999

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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.

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97 wins and 87 nominations

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Kevin Spacey Wins Best Actor: 2000 Oscars

American Beauty Wins Best Picture: 2000 Oscars

Sam Mendes ‪Wins Best Director | 72nd Oscars (2000)

Conrad Hall Wins Cinematography: 2000 Oscars

Alan Ball Wins Original Screenplay: 2000 Oscars

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Cast

Kevin Spacey
Lester Burnham
Annette Bening
Carolyn Burnham
Thora Birch
Jane Burnham
Wes Bentley
Ricky Fitts
Mena Suvari
Angela Hayes
Peter Gallagher
Buddy Kane
Allison Janney
Barbara Fitts
Chris Cooper
Colonel Fitts
Scott Bakula
Jim Olmeyer
Sam Robards
Jim Berkley
Full cast & crew

Directors

Sam Mendes
Full cast & crew

Producers

Alan Ball
(co-producer)
Bruce Cohen
producer
Dan Jinks
producer
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Writers

Alan Ball
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Taglines

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Keywords

nudity
male nudity
kiss
All Keywords

Country of Origin

United States of America

Languages

English

Release Dates

February 17th, 2000 (Argentina)
February 17th, 2000 (Argentina) theatrical
January 26th, 2000 (Australia) theatrical
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Alternative Titles

American Beauty (original title)
Belleza americana (Argentina)
American Beauty (Australia)
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Locations

11388 Homedale Street, Brentwood, Los Angeles, California, USA (Lester's house)
20105 Saticoy Rd., Canoga Park, Los Angeles, California, USA (Mr. Smiley's drive-through)
330 S. Windsor Blvd., Hancock Park, Los Angeles, California, USA (The Colonel's house)
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Running Times

122 min

Sound Mixes

Dolby Digital
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Aspect Ratios

2.39 : 1

Production Companies

Jinks/Cohen Company
Dreamworks Pictures (presents)

Distribution Companies

United International Pictures (UIP) (Non-US)
United International Pictures (UIP) (Argentina)
Argentina Video Home (Argentina)
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Special Effects Companies

CFC/MVFX (special visual effects)
Pacific Title (United States of America)

Other Companies

Sabron Payroll Services (Orchestra Payroll Company)
Pacific Title/Mirage (titles and opticals)
Eastman Film (produced and distributed on)
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