A remake of the 1955 comedy, the story revolves around a Southern professor who puts together a group of thieves to rob a casino. They rent a room in an old woman's house, but soon she discovers the plot and they must kill her, a task that is more difficult than it seems.
AWARDS FOR THE LADYKILLERS (2004):
- Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA
2005
Nominated
Saturn Award
Best Supporting Actress
Irma P. Hall
- Black Reel Awards
2005
Won
Black Reel
Best Actress, Musical or Comedy
Irma P. Hall
- Cannes Film Festival
2004
Won
Jury Prize
Irma P. Hall
For her acting.
Nominated
Golden Palm
Joel Coen
Ethan Coen
- Evening Standard British Film Awards
2005
Won
Evening Standard British Film Award
Best Technical/Artistic Achievement
Roger Deakins
Also for The Village (2004).
- Image Awards
2005
Nominated
Image Award
Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture
Irma P. Hall
- MovieGuide Awards
2005
Nominated
Grace Award
Most Inspiring Movie Acting
Irma P. Hall