Magnolia is a 1999 American drama film produced, written, and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, narrated by Ricky Jay, and starring Jeremy Blackman, Tom Cruise, Melinda Dillon,Philip Baker Hall, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Ricky Jay, William H. Macy, Alfred Molina,Julianne Moore, John C. Reilly, Jason Robards, and Melora Walters. It interweaves nine separate yet connected storylines, about the interactions among several people during one day in the San Fernando Valley, in Los Angeles, California. The film was distributed by New Line Cinema.
Magnolia was a critical success in 1999. Of the ensemble cast, Tom Cruise was nominated forBest Supporting Actor at the 72nd Academy Awards, and won the award in the same category at the Golden Globes of 2000. This film was also the last appearance in a feature film by Jason Robards. (wiki)
