The Night of the Iguana (film) in a black-and-white film), and Gabriel Figueroa (for Best Black-and-white Cinematography). Ava Gardner was nominated for a Golden Globe and a BAFTA as best actress. A statue of John Huston stands in Puerto Vallarta, celebrating the film's role in making the area a popular destination. Notes The Night of the Iguana (film) The Night of the Iguana is a 1964 film based on the 1961 play of the same name written by Tennessee Williams. Directed by John Huston, it featured Richard Burton, Ava Gardner, and Deborah Kerr. The film won the 1964 Academy Award for Best Costume Design, and was
Dancing at the Blue Iguana brother. In 2001, actress Daryl Hannah released a one-hour companion documentary, "Strip Notes", based on her experience researching her role as a stripper in the film, which is included as an extra on the "Dancing at the Blue Iguana" DVD. Hannah stars along with Charlotte Ayanna, Elias Koteas, Jennifer Tilly, and Sandra Oh. Dancing at the Blue Iguana Dancing at the Blue Iguana is an American drama film, released in 2000, directed by Michael Radford about the lives of strippers in an adult club. The film was based on an improvisational workshop involving the lead actors. It explores the intersecting