The Prince of Tides

The Prince of Tides is a 1991 American film drama produced and directed by Barbra Streisand which tells the story of a writer who is reluctant to help his sister's psychiatrist unlock their dysfunctional family's secrets. The movie was adapted by Pat Conroy and Becky Johnston from Conroy's 1986 novel.

Primary cast

• Barbra Streisand : Dr. Susan Lowenstein
• Nick Nolte : Tom Wingo
• Blythe Danner : Sallie Wingo
• Kate Nelligan : Lila Wingo Newbury
• Jeroen Krabbé : Herbert Woodruff
• Melinda Dillon : Savannah Wingo
• George Carlin : Eddie Detreville

Award wins:

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• Golden Globe Award for Best Actor - Motion Picture Drama (Nick Nolte)

Award nominations:

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• Academy Award for Best Picture
• Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture - Drama
• Academy Award for Best Actor (Nick Nolte)
• Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress (Kate Nelligan)
• Academy Award for Writing Adapted Screenplay (Becky Johnston & Pat Conroy)
• WGA Award for Best Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium (Becky Johnston & Pat Conroy)
• Academy Award for Best Art Direction-Set Decoration (Paul Sylbert & Caryl Heller)
• Academy Award for Best Cinematography (Stephen Goldblatt)
• Academy Award for Original Music Score (James Newton Howard)
• Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures (Barbra Streisand)
• Golden Globe Award for Best Director (Barbra Streisand)

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