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8 December 1982 (USA) moreTagline:
Between the innocent, the romantic, the sensual, and the unthinkable. There are still some things we have yet to imagine.Plot:
Sophie is the survivor of Nazi concentration camps, who has found a reason to live in Nathan, a sparkling... more | full synopsisAwards:
Won Oscar. Another 11 wins & 10 nominations moreNewsDesk:
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The finest performance by an actress in the history of film. more (104 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Meryl Streep | ... | Sophie Zawistowski |
 | Kevin Kline | ... | Nathan Landau |
 | Peter MacNicol | ... | Stingo |
 | Rita Karin | ... | Yetta |
| Stephen D. Newman | ... | Larry Landau |
| Greta Turken | ... | Leslie Lapidus |
| Josh Mostel | ... | Morris Fink |
| Marcell Rosenblatt | ... | Astrid Weinstein |
| Moishe Rosenfeld | ... | Moishe Rosenblum |
| Robin Bartlett | ... | Lillian Grossman |
 | Eugene Lipinski | ... | Polish Professor |
 | John Rothman | ... | Librarian |
| Joseph Leon | ... | Dr. Blackstock |
| David Wohl | ... | English Teacher |
| Nina Polan | ... | Woman in English Class |
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150 min | Canada:157 min (Ontario)Colour:
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Germany:16 | Iceland:12 | Singapore:PG (cut) | South Korea:15 | Singapore:NC-16 | Argentina:16 | Finland:K-16 | Sweden:15 | UK:15 | USA:R | Canada:14A (Ontario) | Australia:MFun Stuff
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'Sophie's Choice' should be compulsory viewing for any member of the voting panel who decide Academy Award winners. Quite simply, Meryl Streep's performance is THE benchmark for that 'Best Actress' category. I've seen a LOT of films, but not one performance has ever (and will ever) match her's. The manner in which she embodies Sophie goes beyond explanation. It is too accomplished and moving for words. It is almost offensive to think that Julia Roberts was awarded the same statue for ‘Erin Brockovich'!
Aside from the breathtaking central performance from the marvellous Ms Streep, there are so many other reasons to see this film. Kevin Kline and Peter MacNicol are excellent, the cinematography is beautiful (particularly the shots of Brooklyn Bridge) the score is haunting ... I could go on.
Although certain critics have berated 'Sophie's Choice' as a mere platform for Meryl Streep as an actress, I urge you to overlook this view. The film succeeds admirably in bringing to horrific life an event in history which we should all be made aware of. It is undeniable that the phenomenal performance of MS leaves you spellbound, but NOT at the expense of being horrified and affected by what you have seen. All I can say to sum up is: just see it. An intelligent and profoundly moving film which will (I promise you) live on in your memory long after the closing credits.