" It was unclear whether Brotherhood of Mutants leader Magneto/Eric Lensherr (Ian McKellen) in his plastic prison cell (to nullify his powers) had orchestrated he attack.Jack: Well, that just happens to be exactly what I""m looking for.I""m outlining a new writing project and, uh, five months of peace is just what I want.Ullman: That""s very good Jack, because, uh, for some people, solitude and isolation can, of itself become a problem.The other seven nominations included: Best Picture, Best Supporting Actor (Eddie Albert), Best Director, Best Screenplay (Ian McClellan Hunter and John Dighton), Best B/W Cinematography, Best B/W Art Direction/Set Decoration, and Best Film Editing.Director Mervyn LeRoy (who had directed the early great gangster filmLittle Caesar (1930)), delivered this pure and straight-forward film to expectant audiences.