51st Academy Awards
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| 51st Academy Awards | |
|---|---|
| Date | Monday, April 9, 1979 |
| Site | Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles |
| Host | Johnny Carson |
| Producer | Jack Haley, Jr. |
| Director | Marty Pasetta |
| TV in the United States | |
| Network | ABC |
| Duration | 3 hours, 25 minutes |
The 51st Academy Awards were presented April 9, 1979 at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles. The ceremonies were presided over by Johnny Carson.
Contents |
[edit] Winners
[edit] Feature Films
| Category | Winner | |
|---|---|---|
| Best motion picture | The Deer Hunter | Barry Spikings, Michael Deely, Michael Cimino, and John Peverall |
| Best foreign language film | Get Out Your Handkerchiefs | France |
| Best documentary feature | Scared Straight! | Arnold Shapiro |
[edit] Acting
| Category | Winner | Movie |
|---|---|---|
| Best actor in a leading role | Jon Voight | Coming Home |
| Best actress in a leading role | Jane Fonda | Coming Home |
| Best actor in a supporting role | Christopher Walken | The Deer Hunter |
| Best actress in a supporting role | Maggie Smith | California Suite |
[edit] Screenplay & Direction
| Category | Winner | Movie |
|---|---|---|
| Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen | Nancy Dowd, Waldo Salt, Robert C. Jones | Coming Home |
| Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium | Oliver Stone | Midnight Express |
| Best Director | Michael Cimino | The Deer Hunter |
[edit] Other Awards
| Category | Winner | For |
|---|---|---|
| Academy Houourary Award | Lord Laurence Olivier | For the full body of his work, for the unique achievements of his entire career and his lifetime of contribution to the art of film |
[edit] Notable Events
A ravaged John Wayne, who would die of stomach cancer two months later, made his final public appearance to present the Best Picture Oscar to the producers of The Deer Hunter.
