USA,
2002, 104 min
Directed by:
Steven ShainbergScreenplay:
Erin Cressida WilsonCinematography:
Steven FierbergComposer:
Angelo BadalamentiCast:
James Spader, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Jeremy Davies, Lesley Ann Warren, Stephen McHattie, Patrick Bauchau, Jessica Tuck, Osgood Perkins, Amy Locane (more)VOD (1)
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Maggie Gyllenhaal and James Spader turn up the heat in this critically acclaimed erotic drama, based on the infamous short story by acclaimed American novelist Mary Gaitskill. Lee Holloway has never had a job. When she applies for a secretarial position at the law office of E. Edward Grey, she realises her true calling: flirting, typing and making coffee. She and her new boss embark on a more personal relationship, crossing the lines of conduct that would shock any human resource director! (Via Vision Entertainment)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Independent Spirit Awards
- 2003 - Erin Cressida Wilson (Best First Screenplay)
- 2003 - Amy Hobby, Andrew Fierberg, Steven Shainberg (Best Feature)
- 2003 - Maggie Gyllenhaal (Best Female Lead)
British Independent Film Awards (BIFA)
- 2003 - Best Foreign Independent - Foreign Language
Golden Globes
- 2003 - Maggie Gyllenhaal (Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy)
Florida Film Critics Circle Awards
- 2002 - Amy Hobby (Golden Orange Award)
- 2002 - Maggie Gyllenhaal (Pauline Kael Breakout Award)
Sundance Film Festival
- 2002 - Steven Shainberg (U.S. Dramatic Special Jury Award for Originality of Vision)
- 2002 - Steven Shainberg (U.S. Grand Jury Prize: Dramatic)