US (2004): Drama/Romance
The script begins as a young Howard Hughes (Leoanardo DiCaprio) directs one of director Scorsese's favorite films, HELL'S ANGELS (1930). Hughes was so obsessed with perfection in the aerial sequences that he waits forever for perfect conditions, right down to cloud formations. THE AVIATOR ends in 1946, when Hughes was still a dashing young man and romancing actresses like Ava Gardner (Kate Beckinsale) and Katharine Hepburn (Cate Blanchett). Written by John Logan; directed by Martin Scorsese.
11 nominations, 5 Awards
· Actress in a Supporting Role 2004: Cate Blanchett
· Art Direction 2004: Dante Ferretti, art direction; Francesca Lo Schiavo, set decoration
· Cinematography 2004: Robert Richardson
· Costume Design 2004: Sandy Powell
· Film Editing 2004: Thelma Schoonmaker
· Best Picture of the Year 2004: A Forward Pass/Appian Way /IMF Production; Miramax, Initial Entertainment Group and Warner Bros. Michael Mann & Graham King, producers
· Actor in a Leading Role 2004: Leonardo DiCaprio
· Actor in a Supporting Role 2004: Alan Alda
· Directing 2004: Martin Scorsese
· Writing (Original Screenplay) 2004: John Logan
· Sound Mixing 2004: Tom Fleischman & Petur Hliddal