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On this day in 1973 (in the United Kingdom), the big city of London, England played host for an exclusive theatrical premiere engagement of Don't Look Now. Directed by Nicolas Roeg from a story by Daphne Du Maurier, Allan Scott, and Chris Bryant, the film starred Donald Sutherland, Julie Christie, Hilary Mason, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A married couple grieving the recent death of their young daughter are in Venice when they encounter two elderly sisters, one of whom is psychic and brings a warning from beyond."
For the record:
- At the 1975 Saturn Awards, Don't Look Now received a nomination in the category of 'Best Horror Film.'
- At the 1974 Edgar Allan Poe Awards, the picture received a nomination in the category of 'Best Motion Picture.'
- At the 1974 BAFTA Awards, the film received nominations (but no wins) in the categories of 'Best Actor,' 'Best Actress,' 'Best Sound Track,' 'Best Film Editing,' 'Best Film,' and 'Best Direction.' Cinematographer Anthony B. Richmond did take home top honors in the category of 'Best Cinematography.'
-- EZ
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