The tactical logic of crowding the release dates of prestige films into the fall may be obvious.

During his career, Strong worked on a mixture of prestige films and supporting features.

Occasionally these protégés would come up with a one-off prestige film which could be used to show how respectable and serious Hollywood had become.

The film went into production as a 'prestige film' and Peck later recalled Siodmak as a "nervous wreck" due to the responsibility he felt.

He also produced a number of Universal's prestige films which assured the company's profitability.

As a result, she resisted making "prestige films" that delved into socially-conscious issues.

For prestige films such as most dramas, the influence of reviews is extremely important.

"Room" is the kind of elegantly composed, prestige film that Hollyood adores.

The season's biggest hit, "Saving Private Ryan," is the kind of prestige film that usually opens after Thanksgiving.

Gala Presentations spotlights prestige films of Canadian, American and foreign-language origins in equal measure.