Avalon (1990)

Plot Summary

A Polish-Jewish family arrives in the U.S. at the beginning of the twentieth century and they and their children try to build themselves a better future in the promised land.

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Certification

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Awards

Golden Globes, USA (1991)

Golden Globe 1991

Nominated

Best Screenplay - Motion Picture

Barry Levinson

Golden Globe 1991

Nominated

Best Motion Picture - Drama

Golden Globe 1991

Nominated

Best Original Score - Motion Picture

Randy Newman

Academy Awards, USA (1991)

Oscar 1991

Nominated

Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen

Barry Levinson

Oscar 1991

Nominated

Best Music, Original Score

Randy Newman

Oscar 1991

Nominated

Best Costume Design

Gloria Gresham

Oscar 1991

Nominated

Best Cinematography

Allen Daviau