Best Original Screenplay1984 Film Fan Awards56th Academy Awards
Best Original Screenplay Nominee
The Big Chill (1983)
Nominated Talent & Credits
Lawrence Kasdan— Lawrence Kasdan, Barbara Benedek
Barbara Benedek— Lawrence Kasdan, Barbara Benedek
Synopsis / Overview
Seven old college friends gather for a weekend reunion after the funeral of one of their own.
Historical Academy Record
WRITING (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen) — 56th Academy Awards (1984)
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