Affliction (1997 film)

Affliction
Theatrical release poster
Directed byPaul Schrader
Screenplay byPaul Schrader
Based onAffliction
by Russell Banks
Produced byLinda Reisman
Starring
CinematographyPaul Sarossy
Edited byJay Rabinowitz
Music byMichael Brook
Production
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Distributed by
Release dates
  • August 28, 1997 (1997-08-28) (Venice)
  • December 30, 1998 (1998-12-30) (United States)
Running time
114 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$6 million
Box office$6.3 million[2][3]

Affliction is a 1997 American neo-noir crime drama directed and written by Paul Schrader. Based on the 1989 novel by Russell Banks, the film stars Nick Nolte, Sissy Spacek, James Coburn, and Willem Dafoe.

Affliction had its world premiere at the 54th Venice International Film Festival on August 28, 1997, and was released in the United States on December 30, 1998, by Lions Gate Films. The film received positive reviews from critics, who mostly lauded the performances of Nolte and Coburn. At the 71st Academy Awards, Nolte was nominated for Best Actor and Coburn won for Best Supporting Actor. It earned six nominations at the 14th Independent Spirit Awards, including Best Feature.[4][5]

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  4. ^ Klady, Leonard (January 7, 1999). "'Affliction' leads way in indie Spirit noms". Variety. Retrieved August 13, 2021.
  5. ^ Munoz, Lorenza (January 8, 1999). "'Affliction' Tops Spirit Nods; 'High Art' Is Second in Tally". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved August 13, 2021.