The 56th Academy Awards 1984
The 56th Academy Awards honored movies released in 1983 and celebrated excellence in acting, directing, technical crafts, and more. Held on April 9, 1984 at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, the ceremony was memorable for its standout achievements and special awards in visual effects and art direction.
Highlights
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Total movie nominations
20
Total movie wins
8
Total people nominations
19
Total people wins
6
Most recognized genres
Drama
Comedy
Romance
Most Nominations
Linda Hunt
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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Nominees
Costume Design
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Nominees
Directing
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Film Editing
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Makeup
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Music (Original Score)
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Music (Original Song Score or Adaptation Score)
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WINNER
Yentl
Nominees
Music (Original Song)
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WINNER
Flashdance
Nominees
Sound
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Sound Effects Editing
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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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WINNER
Terms of Endearment
Nominees
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
NOMINEES
Heart Like a WheelDirecting
Film Editing
Makeup
Music (Original Score)
Music (Original Song Score or Adaptation Score)
WINNER
YentlNOMINEES
Trading PlacesMusic (Original Song)
Best Picture
Sound
Sound Effects Editing
WINNER
The Right StuffSpecial Achievement Award (Visual Effects)
Writing (Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium)
WINNER
Terms of EndearmentNOMINEES
Educating RitaWriting (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen)
