Here it is the little movie that caused all the oscar anguish. Well written, well acted and well directed. All and all a superb effort. Also features an "oh my god I can't beleive my husband is a gay cowboy" moment from Michelle Williams that is an all time keeper.
Director: Ang Lee
Cast: Jake Gyllenhaal, Heath Ledger, Michelle Williams, Anne Hathaway, Randy Quaid.

Awards:
Oscars- Nominated 8, won 3- Ang Lee Best Director, Larry McMurtry& Diana Osana, Giovanni Santolalla- score.

Tidbits:
The script by Larry McMurtry and Diana Ossana was written in 1997.

During its first weekend of release (playing in only five US theaters), this set a record for the highest per-screen gross of any non-animated movie in history.

Gross:
$83,025,853 (USA)

Budget:
$14,000,000 (estimated)