| 2nd Independent Spirit Awards | |
|---|---|
| Date | March 28, 1987 |
| Site | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Hosted by | Buck Henry |
| Highlights | |
| Best Film | Platoon |
| Most awards | Platoon (4) |
| Most nominations | Blue Velvet (6) Salvador (6) |
The 2nd Independent Spirit Awards , honoring the best in independent filmmaking for 1986, were announced on March 28, 1987. [1] [2] The ceremony was hosted by Buck Henry and was held at 385 North, a restaurant in Los Angeles. [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [2]
| Best Feature | Best Director |
|---|---|
| Platoon | Oliver Stone – Platoon |
| Best Male Lead | Best Female Lead |
| James Woods – Salvador | Isabella Rossellini – Blue Velvet |
| Best Screenplay | Best First Feature |
Platoon – Oliver Stone
| She's Gotta Have It |
| Best Cinematography | |
| Platoon – Robert Richardson | |
| Nominations | Film |
|---|---|
| 6 | Blue Velvet |
| Salvador | |
| 5 | Platoon |
| 3 | Down by Law |
| Stand by Me | |
| 2 | She's Gotta Have It |
| Awards | Film |
|---|---|
| 4 | Platoon |
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