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Being There
1979
ComedyDrama
A simpleminded, sheltered gardener becomes an unlikely trusted advisor to a powerful businessman and an insider in Washington politics.
IMDB 8.0
RT 95%
Metacritic 83
StarsPeter SellersShirley MacLaineMelvyn DouglasJack Warden
DirectorHal Ashby
WriterJerzy Kosinski (novel)Jerzy Kosinski (screenplay)
AwardsWon 1 Oscar
  • Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting RoleWinner
    Melvyn Douglas
  • Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role
    Peter Sellers
LanguageEnglishRussianItalian
CountryWest GermanyUSA