The Abyss

The Abyss is an award-winning science fiction film from 1989, written and directed by James Cameron, starring Ed Harris, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, and Michael Biehn. There is a cinema version (140 minutes) and a Director's Cut version (171 minutes).

Awards

The Abyss won the 1990 Oscar for Best Visual Effects. It was also nominated for Oscars for Best Art Direction-Set Decoration, Best Cinematography and Best Sound. The studio also tried hard for Michael Biehn to be nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.

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1990 - Oscar - Best Visual Effects - Best Art Direction-Set Decoration - Best Cinematography - Best Sound - Michael Biehn - Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor

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The Abyss was also nominated for many other awards, such as by Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films and the American Society of Cinematographers. It ended up winning a total of three other awards by these organizations.

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Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films - American Society of Cinematographers

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