US (2005): Drama/History

In the early 1950's, the threat of Communism created an air of paranoia in the United States, and exploiting those fears was Senator Joseph McCarthy of Wisconsin. However, CBS reporter Edward R. Murrow (David Strathairn) and his producer Fred Friendly (George Clooney) decided to take a stand and challenge McCarthy and expose him for the fear monger he was. However, their actions took a great personal toll on both men, but they stood by their convictions and helped to bring down one of the most controversial senators in American history. Clooney co-wrote the screenplay and directs. Supporting cast includes Robert Downey Jr., Patricia Clarkson, Frank Langella and Jeff Daniels. (Warner Independent Pictures - Web site)

   · Best Picture of the Year 2005: (Warner Bros. Independent Pictures) - Grant Heslov, producer
   · Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role 2005: David Strathairn
   · Achievement in Directing 2005: George Clooney
   · Achievement in Writing - Original Screenplay 2005: Screenplay by George Clooney & Grant Heslov
   · Achievement in Art Direction 2005: Art Direction - Jim Bissell; Set Decoration - Jan Pascale
   · Achievement in Cinematography 2005: Robert Elswit

6 nominations