The Full Monty

UK (1997): Comedy

A group of unemployed Yorkshire steelworkers hopes to replenish their empty wallets and boost their flagging morale by following in the footsteps of the Chippendale's strippers. These guys are hardly what you would think of as buff, and few can even dance. They simply take these problems in stride, because these are men with a plan -- displaced, unemployed, and feeling suffocated by the women in their lives, they just want to earn a little respect. The dialogue and interaction between these men will have you screeching with laughter, but of equal importance is their sense of camaraderie and caring. First-time feature director Peter Cattaneo is a name to watch for; he easily conveys the sheer humanity of these people in their small town with their sad stories and irresistible sense of optimism. (Amazon.com)

· Best Achievement in Music (Original Musical or Comedy Score) 1997: Anne Dudley

· Best Picture of the Year 1997: Uberto Pasolini, producer (Redwave Films, Fox Searchlight)
· Achievement in Directing 1997: Peter Cattaneo
· Achievement in Writing (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen) 1997: Simon Beaufoy

4 nominations, 1 Award