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Did Arthur win Best Picture?

Did Arthur win Best Picture?

It was the sole film directed by Gordon, who died in 1982 of a heart attack at age 44. The film earned over $95 million domestically, making it the fourth-highest-grossing film of 1981. Its title song, “Arthur’s Theme (Best That You Can Do)”, won the Academy Award for Best Original Song….Arthur (1981 film)

Arthur
Box office $95.5 million

Who was nominated for best actress in 1982?

Jon Voight presented the Best Actress nominees: Hepburn, Diane Keaton, Marsha Mason (Only When I Laugh), Susan Sarandon (Atlantic City), and Meryl Streep (The French Lieutenant’s Woman). This was Hepburn’s 12th nomination…and fourth win (her last on both counts and both Oscar records at the time).

What year did The Hurt Locker win Best Picture?

2010
On February 20, 2010, in a ceremony at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, the Academy Awards for Technical Achievement were presented by host Elizabeth Banks. The Hurt Locker won six awards, including Best Picture.

Who was the Best Actor in 1982?

Kingsley is best known for his starring role as Mohandas Gandhi in the 1982 film Gandhi, for which he won the Academy Award for Best Actor.

Who was nominated for Best Actor in 1982?

Best Actor 1982: Paul Newman in The Verdict. Paul Newman received his sixth Oscar nomination for portraying Frank Galvin in The Verdict. I think the Verdict is a very well done court room drama, and personal character study, that I thought was a very emotionally effective film.

Who is the youngest person nominated for an Oscar?

Quvenzhané Wallis holds the distinction of being the youngest person to ever be nominated for an Oscar, in any category! Quvenzhané was just nine-years-old when she was nominated for Best Actress…

What was the Best Picture in 1982?

Jump to navigation Jump to search. The 54th Academy Awards were presented March 29, 1982, at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles. The ceremonies were presided over by Johnny Carson. Chariots of Fire was the surprise winner (with a leading 12 nominations, Reds had been expected to win) of the Best Picture Oscar.