Faye Dunaway which she played Vicki Anderson, an insurance investigator who becomes involved with Thomas Crown (Steve McQueen), a millionaire who attempts to pull off the perfect crime. Norman Jewison hired Dunaway, after he saw scenes from "Bonnie and Clyde" before its release and, like Arthur Penn did with Warren Beatty, had to convince McQueen that she was right for the part. The film emphasized Dunaway's sensuality and elegance with a character who has remained an influential style icon. The role required over 29 costume changes and was a complex one to play. "Vicki's dilemma was, at the time, a newly emerging
1981 National Society of Film Critics Awards Lei do Mais Fraco")<br> 2. Faye Dunaway – "Mommie Dearest"<br> 3. Diane Keaton – "Reds" 1. Robert Preston – "S.O.B."<br> 2. Jerry Orbach – "Prince of the City"<br> 3. Jack Nicholson – "Reds" 1. Maureen Stapleton – "Reds"<br> 2. Mona Washbourne – "Stevie"<br> 3. Lisa Eichhorn – "Cutter's Way" 1. John Guare – "Atlantic City"<br> 2. Warren Beatty and Trevor Griffiths – "Reds"<br> 3. Dennis Potter – "Pennies from Heaven"<br> 3. Jay Presson Allen and Sidney Lumet – "Prince of the City" 1. Gordon Willis – "Pennies from Heaven"<br> 2. Vilmos Zsigmond – "Blow Out"<br> 3. Vittorio Storaro – "Reds"