Barton Fink

Overview

A renowned New York playwright is enticed to California to write for the movies and discovers the hellish truth of Hollywood.

Fun facts

Awards
Won the Palme d'Or (1991)
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Nominations
3 award nominations, including the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor (1992)
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Box office
Grossed $6.15M worldwide against a $9M budget
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Filming locations
Filmed in Long Beach and Malibu
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Setting
Set in Los Angeles
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Music
Music by Carter Burwell
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Roger Deakins
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