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All Oscars of the 1970's
Oscar's awarded in 1970 |
1970 Best Picture
Patton
 1970 Patton  Drama PG, 170 Minutes Director: Franklin J. Schaffner Starring: George C. Scott, Karl Malden, Stephen Young, Michael Strong, Michael Bates, Frank Latimore, Ed Binns, Lawrence Dobkin, John Doucette, Bill Hickman This is the story of Gen. George S. Patton (George C. Scott) as he assumes command of the American forces during World War II and engages in battle against Germany's Field Marshal Rommel (Karl Michael Vogler). After slapping an American soldier (Tim Considine), Patton loses his command but leads the U.S. 3rd Army through Europe and defeats Hitler's counteroffensive in the Battle of the Bulge. The film won seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Director, and Actor (George C. Scott declined to accept).
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1970 Best Director
Franklin Schaffner for "Patton"
1970 Patton Drama PG, 170 Minutes Director: Franklin J. Schaffner Starring: George C. Scott, Karl Malden, Stephen Young, Michael Strong, Michael Bates, Frank Latimore, Ed Binns, Lawrence Dobkin, John Doucette, Bill Hickman This is the story of Gen. George S. Patton (George C. Scott) as he assumes command of the American forces during World War II and engages in battle against Germany's Field Marshal Rommel (Karl Michael Vogler). After slapping an American soldier (Tim Considine), Patton loses his command but leads the U.S. 3rd Army through Europe and defeats Hitler's counteroffensive in the Battle of the Bulge. The film won seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Director, and Actor (George C. Scott declined to accept).
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1970 Best Actor
George C. Scott for "Patton"
1970 Patton Drama PG, 170 Minutes Director: Franklin J. Schaffner Starring: George C. Scott, Karl Malden, Stephen Young, Michael Strong, Michael Bates, Frank Latimore, Ed Binns, Lawrence Dobkin, John Doucette, Bill Hickman This is the story of Gen. George S. Patton (George C. Scott) as he assumes command of the American forces during World War II and engages in battle against Germany's Field Marshal Rommel (Karl Michael Vogler). After slapping an American soldier (Tim Considine), Patton loses his command but leads the U.S. 3rd Army through Europe and defeats Hitler's counteroffensive in the Battle of the Bulge. The film won seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Director, and Actor (George C. Scott declined to accept).
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1970 Best Actress
Glenda Jackson for "Women in Love"
1969 Women in Love  Drama R, 132 Minutes Director: Ken Russell Starring: Glenda Jackson, Oliver Reed, Alan Bates, Jennie Linden, Eleanor Bron, Alan Webb, Michael Gough, Vladek Sheybal, Catherine Willmer, Phoebe Nicholls Glenda Jackson won the Academy Award for Best Actress in her role of Gudrun, whose cruel treatment of her husband, Gerald (Oliver Reed), leads to his suicide. Set in England during the 1920s, Gudrun's marriage is contrasted to her sister Ursula's (Jennie Linden) happy wedded life. A nomination was received for Best Director.
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1970 Best Supporting Actor
John Mills for "Ryan's Daughter"
1970 Ryan's Daughter  Drama PG, 194 Minutes Director: David Lean Starring: Sarah Miles, Robert Mitchum, Trevor Howard, Christopher Jones, John Mills, Leo McKern, Barry Foster, Marie Kean, Arthur O'Sullivan, Gerald Sim Set in Ireland, this is the love story of Rosey (Sarah Miles), the wife of aging schoolteacher Charles Shaughnessy (Robert Mitchum). She meets and falls in love with an officer in the British occupying forces, Randolph Doryan (Christopher Jones). Their affair leads to her being accused of aiding the British against Ireland. Oscars were awarded for Best Supporting Actor (John Mills) and Cinematography; nominations were received for Best Picture and Sound.
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1970 Best Supporting Actress
Helen Hayes for "Airport"
1970 Airport Adventure G, 137 Minutes Director: George Seaton Starring: Burt Lancaster, Dean Martin, Jean Seberg, Helen Hayes, Jacqueline Bisset, George Kennedy, Van Heflin, Maureen Stapleton, Lloyd Nolan, Dana Wynter Of the five "Airport" films, this first one is the only one worth your time. Based on Arthur Haley's novel by the same name it is filled with suspense as a plane is stuck on the needed runway during a VERY snowy night. Helen Hayes won the Best Supporting Actress Oscar; nominations included Best Picture and Supporting Actress (Maureen Stapleton).
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Oscar's awarded in 1971 |
1971 Best Picture
The French Connection
1971 The French Connection Action / Drama / Thriller R, 102 Minutes Director: William Friedkin Starring: Gene Hackman, Roy Scheider, Fernando Rey, Tony Lo Bianco, Marcel Bozzuffi, Frederic de Pasquale, Bill Hickman, Ann Rebbot, Harold Gary, Arlene Farber If for no other reason than the spine-tingling car chase, this movie deserves viewing. Fortunately, it also has much more going for it. NYPD detective Popeye Doyle (Gene Hackman) visits Paris to uncover the source of a drug supply coming into the United States. Doyle ends up back in the Big Apple for the elevated train car chase. This film won the Best Picture Academy Award, and Gene Hackman and William Friedkin were also honored for Best Actor and Director. Awards were also given for Best Writing and Editing, and nominations were received for Best Supporting Actor (Roy Scheider) and Sound.
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1971 Best Director
William Friedkin for "The French Connection"
1971 The French Connection Action / Drama / Thriller R, 102 Minutes Director: William Friedkin Starring: Gene Hackman, Roy Scheider, Fernando Rey, Tony Lo Bianco, Marcel Bozzuffi, Frederic de Pasquale, Bill Hickman, Ann Rebbot, Harold Gary, Arlene Farber If for no other reason than the spine-tingling car chase, this movie deserves viewing. Fortunately, it also has much more going for it. NYPD detective Popeye Doyle (Gene Hackman) visits Paris to uncover the source of a drug supply coming into the United States. Doyle ends up back in the Big Apple for the elevated train car chase. This film won the Best Picture Academy Award, and Gene Hackman and William Friedkin were also honored for Best Actor and Director. Awards were also given for Best Writing and Editing, and nominations were received for Best Supporting Actor (Roy Scheider) and Sound.
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1971 Best Actor
Gene Hackman for "The French Connection"
1971 The French Connection Action / Drama / Thriller R, 102 Minutes Director: William Friedkin Starring: Gene Hackman, Roy Scheider, Fernando Rey, Tony Lo Bianco, Marcel Bozzuffi, Frederic de Pasquale, Bill Hickman, Ann Rebbot, Harold Gary, Arlene Farber If for no other reason than the spine-tingling car chase, this movie deserves viewing. Fortunately, it also has much more going for it. NYPD detective Popeye Doyle (Gene Hackman) visits Paris to uncover the source of a drug supply coming into the United States. Doyle ends up back in the Big Apple for the elevated train car chase. This film won the Best Picture Academy Award, and Gene Hackman and William Friedkin were also honored for Best Actor and Director. Awards were also given for Best Writing and Editing, and nominations were received for Best Supporting Actor (Roy Scheider) and Sound.
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1971 Best Actress
Jane Fonda for "Klute"
1971 Klute  Mystery R, 114 Minutes Director: Alan J. Pakula Starring: Jane Fonda, Donald Sutherland, Charles Cioffi, Roy Scheider, Jean Stapleton, Rita Gam, Dorothy Tristan, Richard B. Shull, Vivian Nathan, Nathan George Jane Fonda won an Oscar for her insightful depiction of a prostitute, Bree, whose life is in danger. John Klute (Donald Sutherland) meets her when the trail of his missing friend leads to Bree.
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1971 Best Supporting Actor
Ben Johnson for "The Last Picture Show"
1971 The Last Picture Show Drama R, 118 Minutes Director: Peter Bogdanovich Starring: Timothy Bottoms, Jeff Bridges, Cybill Shepherd, Ben Johnson, Ellen Burstyn, Randy Quaid, Cloris Leachman, Eileen Brennan, Clu Gulager, Bill Thurman In the small town of Anarene, Texas, during the 1950s, high-school football players Sonny and Duane (Timothy Bottoms and Jeff Bridges) are best friends. The boys hang out at the local pool hall owned by Sam the Lion (Ben Johnson) who also owns the town's old movie house. There isn't much going in their world. Both boys are enamored with their beautiful fellow student Jacy (Cybill Shepherd in her first film), and Duane begins dating her. As graduation approaches, Duane enlists to serve in the Korean War, and Sonny continues his fling with Coach Popper's (Bill Thurman) wife Ruth (Cloris Leachman). Now, Sam the Lion has died, his theater is closing, and the boys find their own changing lives paralleling those of the world around them. Oscars went to Johnson and Leachman for their supporting roles. There were also six other nominations, including Best Picture, Supporting Actor (Bridges), Supporting Actress (Ellen Burstyn for her role as Jacy's mother), and Director.
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1971 Best Supporting Actress
Cloris Leachman for "The Last Picture Show"
1971 The Last Picture Show Drama R, 118 Minutes Director: Peter Bogdanovich Starring: Timothy Bottoms, Jeff Bridges, Cybill Shepherd, Ben Johnson, Ellen Burstyn, Randy Quaid, Cloris Leachman, Eileen Brennan, Clu Gulager, Bill Thurman In the small town of Anarene, Texas, during the 1950s, high-school football players Sonny and Duane (Timothy Bottoms and Jeff Bridges) are best friends. The boys hang out at the local pool hall owned by Sam the Lion (Ben Johnson) who also owns the town's old movie house. There isn't much going in their world. Both boys are enamored with their beautiful fellow student Jacy (Cybill Shepherd in her first film), and Duane begins dating her. As graduation approaches, Duane enlists to serve in the Korean War, and Sonny continues his fling with Coach Popper's (Bill Thurman) wife Ruth (Cloris Leachman). Now, Sam the Lion has died, his theater is closing, and the boys find their own changing lives paralleling those of the world around them. Oscars went to Johnson and Leachman for their supporting roles. There were also six other nominations, including Best Picture, Supporting Actor (Bridges), Supporting Actress (Ellen Burstyn for her role as Jacy's mother), and Director.
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Oscar's awarded in 1972 |
1972 Best Picture
The Godfather
1990 The Godfather Drama / Thriller R, 175 Minutes Director: Francis Ford Coppola Starring: Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan, Richard S. Castellano, Diane Keaton, Robert Duvall, Sterling Hayden, John Marley, Richard Conte, Abe Vigoda This film won Academy Awards for Best Picture, Actor (Marlon Brando), and Screenplay. A New York Mafia family, headed by Don Vito Corleone (Brando), lives in a world of close family ties and quick tempers. This provides the background for action when an assassination attempt goes awry and revenge is planned. There were also seven other Oscar nominations, including Best Actors in a Supporting Role (James Caan, Robert Duvall, and Al Pacino) and Best Director.
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1972 Best Director
Bob Fosse for "Cabaret"
1972 Cabaret Drama / Musical PG, 123 Minutes Director: Bob Fosse Starring: Liza Minnelli, Michael York, Helmut Griem, Joel Grey, Fritz Wepper, Marisa Berenson, Elizabeth Neumann-Viertel, Sigrid von Richthofen, Helen Vita, Gerd Vespermann In 1931 Germany, just before the Nazi take-over, Sally Bowles (Liza Minnelli) meets and has an affair with Brian (Michael York). This affair leads to a menage a trois with a German VIP (Helmut Griem). Joel Grey plays the menacing master of ceremonies. The film won eight Academy Awards, including Best Director (Bob Fosse), Best Actress (Liza Minnelli), and Best Supporting Actor (Joel Grey). Two other nominations were received, including Best Picture.
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1972 Best Actor
Marlon Brando for "The Godfather"
1990 The Godfather Drama / Thriller R, 175 Minutes Director: Francis Ford Coppola Starring: Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan, Richard S. Castellano, Diane Keaton, Robert Duvall, Sterling Hayden, John Marley, Richard Conte, Abe Vigoda This film won Academy Awards for Best Picture, Actor (Marlon Brando), and Screenplay. A New York Mafia family, headed by Don Vito Corleone (Brando), lives in a world of close family ties and quick tempers. This provides the background for action when an assassination attempt goes awry and revenge is planned. There were also seven other Oscar nominations, including Best Actors in a Supporting Role (James Caan, Robert Duvall, and Al Pacino) and Best Director.
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1972 Best Actress
Liza Minnelli for "Cabaret"
1972 Cabaret Drama / Musical PG, 123 Minutes Director: Bob Fosse Starring: Liza Minnelli, Michael York, Helmut Griem, Joel Grey, Fritz Wepper, Marisa Berenson, Elizabeth Neumann-Viertel, Sigrid von Richthofen, Helen Vita, Gerd Vespermann In 1931 Germany, just before the Nazi take-over, Sally Bowles (Liza Minnelli) meets and has an affair with Brian (Michael York). This affair leads to a menage a trois with a German VIP (Helmut Griem). Joel Grey plays the menacing master of ceremonies. The film won eight Academy Awards, including Best Director (Bob Fosse), Best Actress (Liza Minnelli), and Best Supporting Actor (Joel Grey). Two other nominations were received, including Best Picture.
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1972 Best Supporting Actor
Joel Grey for "Cabaret"
1972 Cabaret Drama / Musical PG, 123 Minutes Director: Bob Fosse Starring: Liza Minnelli, Michael York, Helmut Griem, Joel Grey, Fritz Wepper, Marisa Berenson, Elizabeth Neumann-Viertel, Sigrid von Richthofen, Helen Vita, Gerd Vespermann In 1931 Germany, just before the Nazi take-over, Sally Bowles (Liza Minnelli) meets and has an affair with Brian (Michael York). This affair leads to a menage a trois with a German VIP (Helmut Griem). Joel Grey plays the menacing master of ceremonies. The film won eight Academy Awards, including Best Director (Bob Fosse), Best Actress (Liza Minnelli), and Best Supporting Actor (Joel Grey). Two other nominations were received, including Best Picture.
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1972 Best Supporting Actress
Eileen Heckart for "Butterflies Are Free"
1972 Butterflies Are Free  Drama PG, 109 Minutes Director: Milton Katselas Starring: Goldie Hawn, Edward Albert, Eileen Heckart, Paul Michael Glaser, Mike Warren Young, blind Don (Edward Albert) is trying to become self-sufficient in spite of his domineering mother (Eileen Heckart). He falls in love with the flighty neighbor (Goldie Hawn) and gains his independence. Eileen Heckart won a Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her role as the mother.
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Oscar's awarded in 1973 |
1973 Best Picture
The Sting
1973 The Sting Drama / Comedy PG, 129 Minutes Director: George Roy Hill Starring: Paul Newman, Robert Redford, Robert Shaw, Robert Earl Jones, Charles Durning, Ray Walston, Eileen Brennan, Harold Gould, Dana Elcar, Jack Kehoe To avenge the death of a friend, two small-time con men (Robert Redford and Paul Newman) decide to pull a fantastic scam. They set up a sting operation to cheat the killer, Doyle Lonnigan (Robert Shaw), out of half a million dollars. The film won seven Academy Awards; among them were Best Picture, Director, and Screenplay. Robert Redford received a nomination for Best Actor.
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1973 Best Director
George Roy Hill for "The Sting"
1973 The Sting Drama / Comedy PG, 129 Minutes Director: George Roy Hill Starring: Paul Newman, Robert Redford, Robert Shaw, Robert Earl Jones, Charles Durning, Ray Walston, Eileen Brennan, Harold Gould, Dana Elcar, Jack Kehoe To avenge the death of a friend, two small-time con men (Robert Redford and Paul Newman) decide to pull a fantastic scam. They set up a sting operation to cheat the killer, Doyle Lonnigan (Robert Shaw), out of half a million dollars. The film won seven Academy Awards; among them were Best Picture, Director, and Screenplay. Robert Redford received a nomination for Best Actor.
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1973 Best Actor
Jack Lemmon for "Save the Tiger"
1973 Save the Tiger Drama R, 100 Minutes Director: John G. Avildsen Starring: Jack Lemmon, Jack Gilford, Laurie Heineman, Norman Burton, Thayer David, Lara Parker, Patricia Smith, William Hansen, Harvey Jason, Liv Lindeland Jack Lemmon won the Oscar for Best Actor as a troubled businessman who, despite arguments with his partner (Jack Gilford), opts for hiring an arsonist to burn down his factory so that he can collect the insurance. Jack Gilford received an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor.
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1973 Best Actress
Glenda Jackson for "A Touch of Class"
1973 A Touch of Class  Comedy PG, 105 Minutes Director: Melvin Frank Starring: George Segal, Glenda Jackson, Paul Sorvino, K Callan, Hildegarde Neil, Cec Linder, Mary Barclay, Michael Elwyn, Nadim Sawalha, Ian Thompson This production tells the story of an affair between an American insurance executive (George Segal) living in London with his family and a British dress designer (Glenda Jackson) separated from her husband. They meet and have an affair in spite of a myriad of problems. Glenda Jackson won the Best Actress Oscar for her role. Somehow, this dull picture was also nominated for an Oscar.
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1973 Best Supporting Actor
John Houseman for "The Paper Chase"
1973 The Paper Chase Drama PG, 111 Minutes Director: James Bridges Starring: Timothy Bottoms, John Houseman, Lindsay Wagner, Graham Beckel, Edward Herrmann, James Naughton, David Clennon, Lenny Baker, Craig Richard Nelson, Blair Brown Things are bad enough for struggling graduate student James T. Hart (Timothy Bottoms) attending Harvard Law School. However, his troubles are compounded when he falls in love with Susan (Lindsay Wagner) who just happens to be the daughter of his demanding law professor, Charles W. Kingsfield, Jr. (John Houseman). Houseman received an Oscar as Best Supporting Actor.
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1973 Best Supporting Actress
Tatum O'Neal for "Paper Moon"
1973 Paper Moon Comedy / Drama PG, 102 Minutes Director: Peter Bogdanovich Starring: Ryan O'Neal, Tatum O'Neal, Madeline Kahn, John Hillerman, P.J. Johnson, Noble Willingham, Randy Quaid, Burton Gilliam, Jessie Lee Fulton, James N. Harrell Orphaned ten-year-old Addie Loggins (Tatum O'Neal) is cared for by Bible salesman, con artist Moses Pray (Ryan O'Neal) while he is taking her to relatives in St. Joseph, Missouri. Along the way, Addie becomes adept at selling Bibles, and Moses is thrilled that Addie is turning into a great con artist as well. In fact, Addie likes working as a team with Moses and even breaks up his romance with Trixie Delight (Madeline Kahn) in order to assure herself a place in Moses' life. The question soon becomes, "Who can out-con the other?" Ryan's daughter Tatum is definitely a chip off the old block, and she won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress. Madeline Kahn was also nominated for Supporting Actress.
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Oscar's awarded in 1974 |
1974 Best Picture
The Godfather Part II
1974 The Godfather Part II Drama / Thriller R, 201 Minutes Director: Francis Ford Coppola Starring: Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, Diane Keaton, John Cazale, Talia Shire, Robert Duvall, James Caan, Lee Strasberg, Michael V. Gazzo, Richard Bright In this sequel to "The Godfather," Michael Corleone (Al Pacino) takes over as head of his father's family and modernizes it into a sleek 1920s' New York crime syndicate. Exciting from beginning to end, the movie earned six Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Supporting Actor (Robert De Niro). It was nominated for five others, including Best Actor (Pacino), Best Supporting Actor (Michael V. Gazzo and Lee Strasberg) and Best Supporting Actress (Talia Shire).
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