23rd British Academy Film Awards 1970
The 23rd British Academy Film Awards, given by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts in 1970, honoured the best films of 1969. Notable winners included Dustin Hoffman for Best Actor and Maggie Smith for Best Actress, with Laurence Olivier taking Best Supporting Actor and Jon Voight being recognised as Most Promising Newcomer. The event celebrated a diverse range of films from across genres, marking a significant year in cinema history.
Highlights
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Total movie nominations
8
Total movie wins
1
Total people nominations
11
Total people wins
3
Most recognized genres
Drama
Crime
Romance
Most Nominations
Barbra Streisand
Best Film
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Best Direction
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WINNER
Midnight Cowboy
Nominees
Best Actor in a Leading Role
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Best Actress in a Leading Role
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Best Actor in a Supporting Role
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Best Screenplay
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Best Cinematography
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Nominees
Best Costume Design
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Nominees
Best Editing
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WINNER
Midnight Cowboy
Nominees
Best Original Music
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Nominees
Best Production Design
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Best Sound
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Nominees
Most Promising Newcomer to Leading Film Roles
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WINNER
Midnight Cowboy
Nominees
United Nations Award
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Nominees
All winners and nominees
Best Film
Best Direction
Best Actor in a Leading Role
Best Actress in a Leading Role
Best Actor in a Supporting Role
Best Screenplay
WINNER
Midnight CowboyBest Cinematography
Best Costume Design
NOMINEES
Funny GirlBest Editing
WINNER
Midnight CowboyNOMINEES
BullittBest Original Music
NOMINEES
The Thomas Crown AffairBest Production Design
NOMINEES
Hello, Dolly!Best Sound
NOMINEES
BullittMost Promising Newcomer to Leading Film Roles
United Nations Award
NOMINEES
Midnight Cowboy
