description Rachel, Rachel Overview
Rachel, Rachel is a 1968 drama focusing on a Connecticut schoolteacher’s journey of self-discovery and sexual liberation during her thirties. Starring Joanne Woodward, the film adapts Margaret Laurence's novel and received recognition with Academy Award nominations and Golden Globe wins for directing and acting. It features Estelle Parsons and James Olson alongside Woodward.
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info Rachel, Rachel Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1968 |
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Who directed Rachel, Rachel?
Rachel, Rachel was directed by Paul Newman in his feature directorial debut, released in 1968. Newman also produced the film, though he does not appear on camera.
Who stars in Rachel, Rachel?
The film stars Joanne Woodward as Rachel Cameron, with James Olson, Kate Harrington, and Estelle Parsons in supporting roles. Woodward was Newman's wife, and her performance earned a Best Actress Academy Award nomination.
What novel is Rachel, Rachel based on?
The film is adapted from the novel A Jest of God by Canadian author Margaret Laurence, published in 1966. Stewart Stern wrote the screenplay adaptation.
Was Rachel, Rachel nominated for any Academy Awards?
Yes, Rachel, Rachel received four Academy Award nominations including Best Picture, Best Director (Paul Newman), Best Actress (Joanne Woodward), and Best Adapted Screenplay. Paul Newman also won the Golden Globe for Best Director for the film.
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