US (2002): Drama
In mid-nineteenth century New York, gangs of Irish immigrants face off against bands of local anti-immigration citizens in a bloody turf war. Set against a backdrop of poverty and political corruption, the film tells the story of a young man (Leonardo DiCaprio) seeking revenge against the powerful gang leader who killed his father (Daniel Day-Lewis).
10 nominations
· Best Motion Picture of the Year 2002: Alberto Grimaldi and Harvey Weinstein - Producers
· Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role 2002: Daniel Day-Lewis
· Achievement in Directing 2002: Martin Scorsese
· Achievement in Writing (Original Screenplay) 2002: Screenplay by Jay Cocks and Steven Zaillian and Kenneth Lonergan; Story by Jay Cocks
· Achievement in Art Direction 2002: Dante Ferretti (Art Direction); Francesca Lo Schiavo (Set Decoration)
· Achievement in Cinematography 2002: Michael Ballhaus
· Achievement in Costume Design 2002: Sandy Powell
· Achievement in Film Editing 2002: Thelma Schoonmaker
· Achievement in Muisic (Song) 2002: "The Hands That Built America" Music and Lyric by Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen
· Achievement in Sound 2002: Tom Fleischman, Eugene Gearty and Ivan Sharrock