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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 1970
Five Easy Pieces
(1970)  R
Nicholson's superb acting brings to life this character study of a talented musician who has given up a promising career and now works on the oil rigs. After a few years he returns home to attempt one last communication with his dying father and perhaps, reconcile himself with his fear ... more
Woodstock
(1970)  R
Step into the way-back machine and return to the times of luv, peace, and understanding. Powerful chronicle of the great 1969 Woodstock rock concert celebrates the music and lifestyle of the late '60s. More than 400,000 spectators withstood lack of privacy, bathrooms, parking, and food while wallowing in the mud ... more
Tristana
(1970)  PG
Allegorical tale of a beautiful girl (Deneuve) who moves in with a hypocritical benefactor following the death of her mother. She is quickly exploited and seduced by the one who would protect her, but runs away with an artist in pursuit of love. Searing in its commentary on Catholicism, death, ... more
M*A*S*H
(1970)  R
Hilarious, irreverent, and well-cast black comedy about a group of surgeons and nurses at a Mobile Army Surgical Hospital in Korea. The horror of war is set in counterpoint to their need to create havoc with episodic late-night parties, practical jokes, and sexual antics. An all-out anti-war festival, highlighted by ... more

Academy Awards: The Oscars 1970
 
 
Patton
Best Picture of the year
 
(Winner) Patton
(1970) PG \"\"
 
 

 
Cromwell
Achievement in Costume Design
 
(Winner) Cromwell
(1970) G \"\"

Nominees:
Darling Lili
(1970)  
Scrooge
(1970) G 
Airport
(1970) G 
 
 

 
Let It Be
Original Song Score and/or Adaptation
 
(Winner) Let It Be
(1970) Unrated 
 
 

 
Tora! Tora! Tora!
Achievement in Visual Effects
 
(Winner) Tora! Tora! Tora!
(1970) G 

Nominees:
No Nominees Under this category
 
 

 
Ryan's Daughter
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role
 
 
 

 
Glenda Jackson
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role
 
 
 

 
Airport
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role
 
 
 

 
Woodstock
Best Documentary Feature
 
(Winner) Woodstock
(1970) R 

Nominees:
No Nominees Under this category
 
 

 
Love Story
Best Original Score
 
(Winner) Love Story
(1970) PG 

Nominees:
Patton
(1970) PG 
Cromwell
(1970) G 
Airport
(1970) G 
 
 

 
M*A*S*H
Best Adapted screenplay
 
 
 

 
Lovers and Other Strangers
Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Song)
 
 
 

 
Ryan's Daughter
Achievement in cinematography
 
(Winner) Ryan's Daughter
(1970) PG \"\"
 
 

 
George C. Scott
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role
 
 
 

 
Patton
Achievement in directing
 
 
 

 
Patton
Achievement in Art Direction
 
(Winner) Patton
(1970) PG \"\"
 
 

 
Patton
Achievement in film editing
 
(Winner) Patton
(1970) PG \"\"
 
 

 
Patton
Achievement in Sound
 
(Winner) Patton
(1970) PG \"\"
 
 

 
Patton
Best Story and Screenplay
 
(Winner) Patton
(1970) PG \"\"
 
 


 
 
 
 
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