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Academy Awards
 
The Academy Awards, popularly known as the Oscars, are presented annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) to recognize excellence of professionals in the film industry, including directors, actors, and writers. The formal ceremony at which the awards are presented is among the most prominent and most watched film awards ceremonies in the world.
 
 
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Pick of the Litter 1962
Ride the High Country
(1962)  Unrated
The cult classic western about two old friends who have had careers on both sides of the law. One, Joel McCrea, is entrusted with a shipment of gold, and the other, Randolph Scott, rides along with him to steal the precious cargo. Although barely promoted by MGM, the film became ... more
To Kill a Mockingbird
(1962
Faithful adaptation of powerful Harper Lee novel, both an evocative portrayal of childhood innocence and a denunciation of bigotry. Peck's performance as southern lawyer Atticus Finch defending black Tom Robinson (Peters), who's accused of raping a white woman, is flawless. Duvall debuted as the dim-witted Boo Radley. Lee based her ... more
The Manchurian Candidate
(1962
Political thriller about an American Korean War vet who suspects that he and his platoon may have been brainwashed during the war, with his highly decorated, heroic friend programmed by commies to be an operational assassin. Loaded with shocks, conspiracy, inventive visual imagery, and bitter political satire of naivete and ... more
Shoot the Piano Player
(1962)  Unrated
Former concert pianist (Aznavour, spendidly cast) changes his name and plays piano at a low-class Paris cafe. A convoluted plot ensues; he becomes involved with gangsters, though his girlfriend wants him to try a comeback. Lots of atmosphere, character development, humor, and romance. A Truffaut masterpiece based on a pulp ... more
My Life to Live
(1962)  Unrated
A woman turns to prostitution in this probing examination of sexual, and social, relations. Idiosyncratic Godard has never been more starstruck than in this vehicle for the endearing Karina, his wife at the time. A classic. In French with English subtitles.

Academy Awards: The Oscars 1962
 
 
 
Days of Wine and Roses
Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Song)
 
 
 

 
Sundays & Cybele
Best Foreign Language Film of the Year
 
(Winner) Sundays & Cybele
(1962)  \"\"

Nominees:
No Nominees Under this category
 
 

 
The Longest Day
Achievement in Cinematography (Black & White)
 
 
 

 
Divorce--Italian Style
Best Story and Screenplay
 
 
 

 
Sweet Bird of Youth
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role
 
 
 

 
 
 
The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm
Achievement in Costume Design (Black & White)
 
 
 

 
Lawrence of Arabia
Best Picture of the year
 
 
 

 
David Lean
Achievement in directing
 
 
 

 
The Miracle Worker
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role
 
 
 

 
To Kill a Mockingbird
Best Adapted screenplay
 

Nominees:
Lolita
(1962) Unrated 
David and Lisa
(1962) Unrated 
The Miracle Worker
(1962) Unrated 
Lawrence of Arabia
(1962) PG 
 
 

 
Lawrence of Arabia
Achievement in Cinematography (Color)
 
 
 

 
To Kill a Mockingbird
Achievement in Art Direction (Black & White)
 
 
 

 
Lawrence of Arabia
Best Original Score
 
 
 

 
Lawrence of Arabia
Achievement in Art Direction (Color)
 
 
 

 
Lawrence of Arabia
Achievement in Sound
 
 
 

 
Lawrence of Arabia
Achievement in film editing
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
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