The Player

"Everything you've heard is true!"

May 8 1992 R 2h 4m
Comedy, Crime, Drama

A Hollywood studio executive is being sent death threats by a writer whose script he rejected - but which one?

Plot

Events in the life of a Hollywood studio executive, unfold with the same unrealistic positive coincidences, ultimately culminating to a "happy ending", much like the movie scripts, with which he works day in and out, after he accidentally murders someone.

Written by

Michael Tolkin

Directed by

Robert Altman

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Addis Wechsler Pictures, Spelling Entertainment, Avenue Pictures, Fine Line Features

Languages

English

Awards

Nominated for 3 Oscars. 24 wins & 33 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
71,689
Average Rating
7.5 out of 10
Metascore
86
Popularity
NA