For Whom the Bell Tolls
US (1943): Adventure/War/Romance
Based on Ernest Hemingway's 1940 novel, this screen adaptation sensitively explores the tragic and passionate relationship between American mercenary Gary Cooper and Maria (Ingrid Bergman), a Spanish orphan who is a resistance fighter during the Spanish Civil War. Their love is intensified as Cooper, a munitions expert, risks his life to help a band of Loyalist guerrillas destroy an enemy bridge. Romance, wartime drama, and striking photography make this among the most worthy Hemingway adaptations. Golden Globes for Best Supporting Actor: Akim Tamiroff; Best Supporting Actress: Katina Paxinou and 9 Oscar® nominations for this Paramount classic, directed by Sam Wood. (amctv.com)
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· Best Supporting Actress 1943: Katina Paxinou
· Best Picture 1943: Paramount (Sam Wood, producer)
· Actor 1943: Gary Cooper
· Actress 1943: Ingrid Bergman
· Supporting Actor 1943: Akim Tamiroff
· Interior Decoration (Color) 1943: Hans Dreier, Haldane Douglas - Art Direction, Bertram Granger - Set Decoration
· Cinematography (Color) 1943: Ray Rennahan
· Film Editing 1943: Sherman Todd, John Link
· Music Scoring Awards (Scoring of a Dramatic or Comedy Picture) 1943: Victor Young
9 nominations, 1 Award