The Golden Age Of Hollywood
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American Beauty
Release date 8th September 1999
Country : USA
Running time : 122 mins
Genre : Comedy/Drama
Starring Kevin Spacey, Annette Bening
Screenplay by Alan Ball
Directed by Sam Mendes


A suburban American reveals the events that led to his murder. The trouble started when he quit his job and couldn't find an interesting alternative resorting to romantic daydreams about one of his daughter's friends.

A terrific, biting comedy drama which in considering a mid-life crisis reveals the small pleasures of life and the absurdities of conforming to society's rules. 

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Though Kevin Spacey and Annette Bening were the director's first choices for the roles of Lester and Carolyn Burnham, the role of Lester was offered to Chevy Chase and Tom Hanks. 

A film of incredible flair and formal, compositional brilliance. Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian 
 
The picture is a con. Can't educated liberals see that it sucks up to them at every plot turn ? Pauline Kael

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