51st Academy Awards 1979
The ceremony, held at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion on April 9, 1979, honored movies released in 1978. It featured numerous memorable moments and celebrated excellence in filmmaking across a wide range of categories, from acting and directing to technical achievements.
Highlights
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Total movie nominations
20
Total movie wins
8
Total people nominations
24
Total people wins
6
Most recognized genres
Drama
Romance
Comedy
Most Nominations
Michael Cimino
Best Picture
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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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Directing
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Film Editing
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Music (Adaptation Score)
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Music (Original 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 Based on Material from Another Medium)
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Writing (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen)
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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
Directing
Film Editing
Music (Adaptation Score)
Music (Original Score)
Best Picture
Sound
Special Achievement Award (Visual Effects)
WINNER
SupermanWriting (Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium)
Writing (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen)
