69th Academy Awards 1997
The 69th Academy Awards honored the best films of 1996 and took place on March 24, 1997, at the Shrine Auditorium & Expo Center. This ceremony featured sweeping victories by 'The English Patient' and memorable wins by fresh talents like Cuba Gooding, Jr. and Geoffrey Rush. It remains a highlight in Hollywood history for showcasing both indie achievements and blockbuster successes.
Highlights
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Total movie nominations
35
Total movie wins
11
Total people nominations
23
Total people wins
6
Most recognized genres
Drama
Romance
Thriller
Most Nominations
Cuba Gooding Jr.
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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WINNER
The English Patient
Nominees
Cinematography
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Costume Design
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Directing
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Documentary (Feature)
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Film Editing
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Foreign Language Film
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Nominees
Makeup
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Music (Original Dramatic Score
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Music (Original Musical or Comedy Score)
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Music (Original Song)
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WINNER
Evita
Nominees
Sound
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Sound Effects Editing
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Visual Effects
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WINNER
Independence Day
Nominees
Writing (Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published)
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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)
WINNER
When We Were KingsFilm Editing
Foreign Language Film
NOMINEES
RidiculeMakeup
WINNER
The Nutty ProfessorNOMINEES
Star Trek: First ContactMusic (Original Dramatic Score
Music (Original Musical or Comedy Score)
Music (Original Song)
Best Picture
Sound
Sound Effects Editing
Visual Effects
Writing (Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published)
Writing (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen)
