The Player

The Player is a 1992 American satirical film directed by Robert Altman from a screenplay by Michael Tolkin based on his own 1988 novel of the same name. It is the story of Hollywood studio executive Griffin Mill (Tim Robbins) who murders an aspiring screenwriter he believed was sending him death threats. Around sixty Hollywood celebrities agreed to play themselves in the film. The film has many film references and Hollywood insider jokes. It is a... More

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  • 1992

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R (USA)

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  • 2 h 4 min

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  • The Player

Film

Directed by

Robert Altman

Robert Bernard Altman (February 20, 1925 – November 20, 2006) was an American film director and screenwriter known for making films that are highly naturalistic, but with a stylized perspective. In 2006, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences recognized his body of work with an Academy...

Tagline:

  • "The Best Movie Ever Made!" - Griffin Mill.
  • Making movies can be murder.

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Release Date Film release distribution medium
  • 1992
  • Jul 16, 1997
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Runtime:

  • 2 h 4 min
  • 2 h 3 min
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  • 8,000,000

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Awards

Golden Globe Award for Best Actor - Musical or Comedy Film Nominees

Golden Globe Award for Best Film - Musical or Comedy Winners

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  • 134
  • 828
  • 6.5
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  • 134
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