It’s no secret why Hollywood’s best actors want to work with director David O Russell. A year ago, the cast of Russell’s “Silver Linings Playbook” earned nominations in all four acting categories at the Oscars. Two years before that, Russell’s “The Fighter” earned three different actors nominations at the annual fete.
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“American Hustle,” Russell’s latest film, stands an outside chance of besting both of those. The movie features five memorable performances from actors who have all been nominated before — Christian Bale, Bradley Cooper, Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner and Jennifer Lawrence.