Fearless

1993 Drama

Adapted by screenwriter Rafael Yglesias from his own novel, Fearless explores the complex struggle back to mental health of post-traumatic stress disorder victim Max Klein (Jeff Bridges). One of few survivors of a fatal plane crash, Klein remains calm and assists other survivors out of the burning debris, earning praise as a hero by the media. After stoically departing the tragedy without a word to emergency officials, Max returns home with detached feelings towards his wife (Isabella Rossellini) and son, along with a bizarre, seemingly authentic belief that he is now impervious to harm. Bill Perlman (John Turturro), a psychiatrist for the airline, fails to reach Max about his newfound fearlessness, but asks for his help in aiding Carla (Best Supporting Actress Oscar nominee Rosie Perez), a fellow crash survivor filled with grief and guilt over the loss of her baby. In one of his earlier roles, Benicio del Toro plays a small part as Carla's boyfriend. more..

Director: Peter Weir

Starring: Jeff Bridges,Isabella Rossellini, Rosie Perez, Tom Hulce, Benicio Del Toro

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Awards

  • Best Actress in a Supporting Role

    Academy Awards (1994)

     
  • Rosie Perez

    Berlin International Film Festival (1994)

  • Best Supporting Actress

    Boston Society of Film Critics Awards (1993)

  • Best Supporting Actress

    Chicago Film Critics Association Awards (1994)

  • Best Supporting Actress

    Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association Awards (1994)