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Academy Awards, USA
YearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s)
1998 Nominated Oscar Best Actor in a Leading Role
Dustin Hoffman

Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium
Hilary Henkin
David Mamet

 
BAFTA Awards
YearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s)
1999 Nominated BAFTA Film Award Best Screenplay - Adapted
Hilary Henkin
David Mamet

 
Berlin International Film Festival
YearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s)
1998 Won Silver Berlin Bear Special Jury Prize
Barry Levinson

Nominated Golden Berlin Bear
Barry Levinson

 
Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards
YearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s)
1998 Nominated Critics Choice Award Best Picture
 
Casting Society of America, USA
YearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s)
1998 Nominated Artios Best Casting for Feature Film, Comedy
Ellen Chenoweth
Debra Zane

 
Golden Globes, USA
YearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s)
1998 Nominated Golden Globe Best Motion Picture - Comedy/Musical
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy/Musical
Dustin Hoffman

Best Screenplay - Motion Picture
Hilary Henkin
David Mamet

 
National Board of Review, USA
YearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s)
1997 Won NBR Award Best Supporting Actress
Anne Heche
Also for Donnie Brasco (1997).
 
Political Film Society, USA
YearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s)
1999 Nominated PFS Award Democracy
 
Satellite Awards
YearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s)
1998 Nominated Golden Satellite Award Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical
Dustin Hoffman

Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical
Anne Heche

 
Screen Actors Guild Awards
YearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s)
1998 Nominated Actor Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role
Dustin Hoffman

 
Writers Guild of America, USA
YearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s)
1998 Nominated WGA Award (Screen) Best Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published
Hilary Henkin
David Mamet

 

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