ASA 🎥📽🎬 The Last Picture Show (1971) a film directed by Peter Bogdanovich with Timothy Bottoms, Jeff Bridges, Cybill Shepherd, Ben Johnson, Cloris Leachman

The Last Picture Show (1971) Synopsis / Plot This coming-of-age tale set in the 50s focuses on best friends Sonny Crawford (Timothy Bottoms) and Duane Jackson (Jeff Bridges) and their relationships. Duane is dating the beautiful but fickle Jacy Farrow (Cybill Shepherd), a good girl who is looking for a little excitement. Shy Sonny, meanwhile, is carrying on an illicit affair with a coach's wife, Ruth Popper (Cloris Leachman), a sad, plain woman whose only joy appears to be the stolen moments they share. By delving into the intertwining lives of the towns diverse residents, the film explores issues of love, loneliness, innocence lost, and disillusionment. Awards 1971: 2 Oscars: Best Supp. Actor (Johnson), Supp. Actress (Leachman). 8 Nom. 1971: Golden Globe: Best Supp. Actor (Johnson). 6 nominations inc. Best Drama 1972: 3 BAFTA Awards: Supp. Actor (Johnson), Supp. Actress (Leachman), Writing 1972: National Board of Review: Supp. Actor (Johnson), Supp. Actress (Leachman) 1971: New York Film Critics Circle: 3 Awards, incl. Best Sup. Actor (Johnson). 6 Nom. 1971: Directors Guild of America (DGA): Nominated for Best Director 1971: Writers Guild of America (WGA): Nominated for Best Adapted Drama Screenplay Critics' reviews