| The Collector (1965) | | Studio: Columbia Pictures | | Producer: Jud Kinberg, John Kohn | | Starring: Terence Stamp, Samantha Eggar, Mona Washbourne, Maurice Dallimore. | | Synopsis: Freddie Clegg (Stamp), an inconspicuous and deeply troubled young man, spends his time capturing and cataloging butterflies. But now he's found a new creature he'd like to possess: a lovely art student named Miranda Grey (Eggar). And with a little patience, Freddie manages to bag his prey using a handkerchief soaked in chloroform. He brings Miranda to his isolated farmhouse and holds her prisoner, all the while trying to convince her to love him. Miranda has little hope of ever enjoying her freedom again but she'll do everything she can to get out alive. | | Academy Awards®: | | Best Directing | Willliam Wyler | Nominated | Best Actress | Samantha Eggar | Nominated | Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium | Stanley Mann John Kohn | Nominated | | Golden Globes: | | | | | | Best Director | William Wyler | Nominated | Best Actress | Samantha Eggar | Won | Best Screenplay | Stanley Mann John Kohn | Nominated | Venice Film Festival: | | Best Actor | Terence Stamp | Won | Best Actress | Samantha Eggar | Won | | Buy this movie on VHS | | Certain product data ©1948-2002 Muze, Inc. For personal use only. All rights reserved. | | | | |