Punch-Drunk Love (2002)

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Synopsis of Punch-Drunk Love

Adam Sandler and Emily Watson star in Punch-Drunk Love, an odd romantic comedy from gifted young director Paul Thomas Anderson. Sandler plays Barry Egan, a shy sad-sack with a great deal of repressed anger that occasionally bursts forth in sudden violent outrages, who falls in love with Lena Leonard (Emily Watson), a co-worker of one of Barry's seven sisters. After calling a phone-sex line, Barry is extorted by bad-guy Dean Trumbell (Anderson regular Philip Seymour Hoffman), who eventually sends four goons to assault Barry and get the money. This film was screened in competition at the 2002 Cannes Film Festival, where Paul Thomas Anderson was named Best Director. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide

Theatrical Feature Running Time:

95 mins

Complete Cast of Punch-Drunk Love

Director(s):

Paul Thomas Anderson

Writer(s):

Paul Thomas Anderson

Producer(s):

Paul Thomas Anderson, Daniel Lupi, Joanne Sellar

Theatrical MPAA Rating:

R(Profanity, Mild Violence, Adult Situations)

Categories:

Romance

• 2002 - Cannes Film Festival - Best Director
• 2002 - National Society of Film Critics - Best Cinematography (Runner-up)
• 2002 - Toronto Film Critics Association - Best Director
• 2002 - Toronto Film Critics Association - Best Screenplay [Runner-up]
• 2002 - Toronto Film Critics Association - Best Supporting Actress
• 2002 - Toronto Film Critics Association - Best Picture [Runner-up]

Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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