49th Academy Awards 1977
The 49th Academy Awards, held at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion on March 28, 1977, honored movies released in 1976. The ceremony featured memorable moments including posthumous recognitions and celebrated excellence in filmmaking across a diverse range of categories.
Highlights
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Total movie nominations
21
Total movie wins
8
Total people nominations
24
Total people wins
6
Most recognized genres
Drama
Thriller
Crime
Most Nominations
Sylvester Stallone
Actor in a Leading Role
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Actor in a Supporting Role
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Actress in a Leading Role
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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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Nominees
Directing
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Film Editing
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Music (Original Score)
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Music (Original Song Score and Its Adaptation or Adaptation Score)
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Music (Original Song)
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Sound
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Special Achievement Award (Visual Effects)
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Writing (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen—based on factual material or on story material not previously published or produced)
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WINNER
Network
Nominees
Writing (Screenplay—based on material from another medium)
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All winners and nominees
Actor in a Leading Role
Actor in a Supporting Role
Actress in a Leading Role
Actress in a Supporting Role
Art Direction
Cinematography
Costume Design
NOMINEES
Bound for GloryDirecting
Film Editing
Music (Original Score)
Music (Original Song Score and Its Adaptation or Adaptation Score)
Music (Original Song)
Best Picture
Sound
Special Achievement Award (Visual Effects)
WINNER
King KongWriting (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen—based on factual material or on story material not previously published or produced)
WINNER
NetworkWriting (Screenplay—based on material from another medium)
