No Country For Old Men, 2007
Directed and written by Seth and Joel Coen
Miramax Films
US Box Office: $74.2M
Tommy Lee Jones, Javier Bardem, Josh Brolin, Kelly Macdonald, Woody Harrelson
This film is about a veteran from Vietnam stumbling upon 2 million dollars in the aftermath of a awry drug deal. Set in Texas, the veteran, played by Brolin, finds a pick up truck full of bullet holes, uncovers the cash, alongside a considerable amount of heroin stashed in the back. Later, a hitman, played by Bardem sets out to recover the loot, deciding the fate of the veteran with a flip of a coin.
Following the pair is the town sheriff, who struggles to contain the sudden escalating violence.
The movie won several awards, including: AFI Movie of the Year, 2007; Oscars in Best Achievement in Directing, Best Motion Picture, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Performance By An Actor In A Supporting Role, 2008. It was nominated for numerous prestigious awards.
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