40th Academy Awards 1968
The 40th Academy Awards honored the best in film for movies released in 1967. Held at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium on April 10, 1968, the ceremony celebrated achievements in acting, directing, technical crafts, and storytelling with several memorable moments. The event showcased a diverse range of categories, recognizing both established and emerging talent in the film industry.
Highlights
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Total movie nominations
15
Total movie wins
8
Total people nominations
23
Total people wins
6
Most recognized genres
Drama
Romance
Comedy
Most Nominations
Beah Richards
Best Picture
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Actor
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Actor in a Supporting Role
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Actress
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Actress in a Supporting Role
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Art Direction
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Cinematography
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Costume Design
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WINNER
Camelot
Nominees
Directing
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Film Editing
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Music (Original Music Score)
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Music (Scoring of Music—adaptation or treatment)
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Music (Song)
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Sound
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Sound Effects
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Special Visual Effects
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Writing (Screenplay—based on material from another medium)
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Writing (Story and Screenplay—written directly for the screen)
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All winners and nominees
Actor
Actor in a Supporting Role
Actress
Actress in a Supporting Role
Art Direction
Cinematography
Costume Design
WINNER
CamelotNOMINEES
Bonnie and ClydeDirecting
Film Editing
Music (Original Music Score)
Music (Scoring of Music—adaptation or treatment)
Music (Song)
Best Picture
Sound
Sound Effects
WINNER
The Dirty DozenNOMINEES
In the Heat of the NightSpecial Visual Effects
WINNER
Doctor DolittleWriting (Screenplay—based on material from another medium)
Writing (Story and Screenplay—written directly for the screen)
