The Prince of Tides
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The Prince of Tides is a 1991 American film drama produced and directed by Barbra Streisand which tells the story of a writer who is reluctant to help his sister's psychiatrist unlock their dysfunctional family's secrets. The movie was adapted by Pat Conroy and Becky Johnston from Conroy's 1986 novel.
When Savannah Wingo attempts suicide again, her twin brother, Tom, must go to New York to help her. Upon reaching the hospital where she is staying, he finds that she is in such a bad condition that she cannot help her psychiatrist understand the extent of her problems. Thus, the psychiatrist, Susan Lowenstein, asks Tom to act as Savannah's memory and help her uncover the subconcious painful memories that still haunt her today.
Primary cast:
- Barbra Streisand : Dr. Susan Lowenstein
- Nick Nolte : Tom Wingo
- Blythe Danner : Sallie Wingo
- Kate Nelligan : Lila Wingo Newbury
- Jeroen Krabbé : Herbert Woodruff
- Melinda Dillon : Savannah Wingo
- George Carlin : Eddie Detreville
Award wins:
Award nominations:
- Academy Award for Best Picture
- Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture - Drama
- Academy Award for Best Actor (Nick Nolte)
- Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress (Kate Nelligan)
- Academy Award for Writing Adapted Screenplay (Becky Johnston & Pat Conroy)
- WGA Award for Best Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium (Becky Johnston & Pat Conroy)
- Academy Award for Best Art Direction-Set Decoration (Paul Sylbert & Caryl Heller)
- Academy Award for Best Cinematography (Stephen Goldblatt)
- Academy Award for Original Music Score (James Newton Howard)
- Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures (Barbra Streisand)
- Golden Globe Award for Best Director (Barbra Streisand)