Sophie's Choice
Drama, Romance
Lionsgate  (1982) 150 mins R

7.6 (8,978 votes)
Screen favorite Meryl Streep received an Academy Award for her portrayal of Sophie Zawistowska in this penetrating drama set in 1947 post-World War II Brooklyn. Kevin Kline plays her all-consuming lover, Nathan. The story revolves around Sophie's struggle as a Polish-Catholic immigrant in the United States who had survived a Nazi concentration camp. The lovers' drama unfolds through the observations of a friend and would-be writer, Stingo. As the trio grows closer, Stingo discovers the hidden truths that they each harbor, resulting in a narrative that is both captivating and moving....

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Cast and Crew
Kevin Kline  ......  Nathan Landau
Peter MacNichol  ...... 
Meryl Streep  ......  Sophie Zawistowski
Peter MacNicol  ......  Stingo
Rita Karin  ......  Yetta
Stephen D. Newman  ......  Larry Landau
Director  .....  Alan J. Pakula
Producer  .....  Keith Barish; Alan J. Pakula
Writer  .....  Alan J. Pakula; William Styron
Notes
Trivia:
After seeing him in this film, John Cleese decided to cast 'Kevin Kline (I)' in his movie A Fish Called Wanda (1988). (more)

Filming Locations:
Brooklyn Promenade, Brooklyn Bridge, New York City, New York, USA (more)

Quotes:
Sophie: [after having taken a sip of the wine that Nathan has poured for her] Mmm. You know, when you... when you live a good life... like a saint... and then you die, that must be what they make you to drink in paradise. (more)

Awards:
Won Oscar. Another 11 wins & 10 nominations (more)