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Thelma & Louise
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6 Nominations / 1 Win
Year 1991
Director Ridley Scott
Writer Callie Khouri
Starring Susan Sarandon, Geena Davis, Harvey Keitel
64th Academy Awards

Thelma & Louise is a 1991 American adventure buddy film co-produced and directed by Ridley Scott and written by Callie Khouri. It stars Geena Davis as Thelma and Susan Sarandon as Louise, with Harvey Keitel, Michael Madsen and Brad Pitt in supporting roles. The film became a critical and commercial success, receiving six Academy Award nominations.

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While out on the town, Louise shoots a man who had tried to rape Thelma. Due to the circumstances, they make a run for it but are soon followed by the authorities including a local policeman who is sympathetic to their plight. The federal authorities, however, have less compassion and thus a cross country chase ensues for the two fugitives. Along the way, both women rediscover the strength of their friendship and surprising aspects of their personalities and strengths along the way.

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