Snake Eyes (1998 film)
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Snake Eyes is a 1998 American mystery thriller film directed and produced by Brian De Palma. The film stars Nicolas Cage as a detective investigating a political assassination at a boxing match in Atlantic City, with supporting roles played by Gary Sinise, Carla Gugino, John Heard, Stan Shaw, Kevin Dunn, Joel Fabiani and Luis Guzmán. De Palma also devised the story with David Koepp, who was the sole writer of the screenplay. The musical score was composed by Ryuichi Sakamoto. The film was released and produced by Paramount Pictures in North America and Buena Vista International (through Touchstone Pictures) internationally on August 7, 1998. The film garnered mixed reviews from critics, criticizing the film's story, writing and pacing while praising its style and the performances. It grossed $104 million worldwide against a $73 million budget.
Infobox
Directed by
Brian De Palma
Screenplay by
David Koepp
Story by
mw- Brian De Palma David Koepp
Produced by
Brian De Palma
Starring
Nicolas Cage Gary Sinise John Heard Carla Gugino Stan Shaw Kevin Dunn
Cinematography
Stephen H. Burum
Edited by
Bill Pankow
Music by
Ryuichi Sakamoto
Productioncompany
DeBart Productions
Distributed by
Paramount Pictures (United States and Canada) Touchstone Pictures (International; through Buena Vista International)
Release date
August 7, 1998 (1998-08-07)
Running time
98 minutes
Country
United States
Language
English
Budget
$73 million
Box office
$103.9 million
Tables
· Reception › Accolades
Blockbuster Entertainment Awards
Blockbuster Entertainment Awards
Award
Blockbuster Entertainment Awards
Category
Favorite Actor – Suspense
Subject
Nicolas Cage
Result
Won
Favorite Supporting Actor – Suspense
Favorite Supporting Actor – Suspense
Award
Favorite Supporting Actor – Suspense
Category
Gary Sinise
Subject
Nominated
Favorite Supporting Actress – Suspense
Favorite Supporting Actress – Suspense
Award
Favorite Supporting Actress – Suspense
Category
Carla Gugino
Subject
Nominated
Cahiers du Cinéma
Cahiers du Cinéma
Award
Cahiers du Cinéma
Category
Annual Top 10 Lists
Subject
Brian De Palma
Result
9th place
| Award | Category | Subject | Result |
| Blockbuster Entertainment Awards | Favorite Actor – Suspense | Nicolas Cage | Won |
| Favorite Supporting Actor – Suspense | Gary Sinise | Nominated | |
| Favorite Supporting Actress – Suspense | Carla Gugino | Nominated | |
| Cahiers du Cinéma | Annual Top 10 Lists | Brian De Palma | 9th place |
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