The 61st Academy Awards 1989
The Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars, honor excellence in the film industry. The 61st ceremony celebrated films released in 1988 and showcased memorable performances and technical achievements across a wide range of categories. Held on March 29, 1989 at the Shrine Civic Auditorium, it remains a landmark event in Oscar history.
Highlights
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Total movie nominations
27
Total movie wins
10
Total people nominations
25
Total people wins
6
Most recognized genres
Drama
Comedy
Romance
Most Nominations
Martin Landau
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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Documentary (Feature)
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Nominees
Film Editing
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Foreign Language Film
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Makeup
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WINNER
Beetlejuice
Nominees
Music (Original Score)
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Music (Original Song)
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WINNER
Working Girl
Nominees
Sound
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Sound Effects Editing
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Special Achievement Award
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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
Documentary (Feature)
NOMINEES
Let's Get LostFilm Editing
Foreign Language Film
Makeup
Music (Original Score)
Music (Original Song)
WINNER
Working GirlNOMINEES
Bagdad CafeBest Picture
Sound
Sound Effects Editing
Special Achievement Award
WINNER
Who Framed Roger RabbitVisual Effects
Writing (Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium)
Writing (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen)
