56th Academy Awards
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| 56th Academy Awards | |
|---|---|
| Date | Monday, April 9, 1984 |
| 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, 42 minutes |
| Ratings | 38.0 (Nielsen ratings) |
The 56th Academy Awards were presented April 9, 1984 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 | Terms of Endearment | James L. Brooks |
| Best foreign language film | Fanny & Alexander | Sweden |
| Best documentary feature | He Makes Me Feel Like Dancin' | Emile Ardolino |
[edit] Acting
| Category | Winner | Movie |
|---|---|---|
| Best actor in a leading role | Robert Duvall | Tender Mercies |
| Best actress in a leading role | Shirley MacLaine | Terms of Endearment |
| Best actor in a supporting role | Jack Nicholson | Terms of Endearment |
| Best actress in a supporting role | Linda Hunt | The Year of Living Dangerously |
[edit] Screenplay & Direction
| Category | Winner | Movie |
|---|---|---|
| Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen | Horton Foote | Tender Mercies |
| Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium | James L. Brooks | Terms of Endearment |
| Best Director | James L. Brooks | Terms of Endearment |
