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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 1981
(1981) 
Coppola's epic work concerning the lives of a New York crime family. Comprises the first two "Godfather" films, reedited into a chronological framework of the Corleone family history, with much previously discarded footage restored.
Coppola's epic work concerning the lives of a New York crime family. Comprises the first two "Godfather" films, reedited into a chronological framework of the Corleone family history, with much previously discarded footage restored.
(1981) PG
Classic '30s-style adventure reminiscent of early serials spawned two sequels and numerous rip-offs and made Ford a household name as dashing hero and intrepid archeologist Indiana Jones. Set in 1936, Indy battles mean Nazis, decodes hieroglyphics, fights his fear of snakes, and even has time for a little romance in ... more
Classic '30s-style adventure reminiscent of early serials spawned two sequels and numerous rip-offs and made Ford a household name as dashing hero and intrepid archeologist Indiana Jones. Set in 1936, Indy battles mean Nazis, decodes hieroglyphics, fights his fear of snakes, and even has time for a little romance in ... more
(1981) R
Superb detailing of life in a German U-boat during WWII. Intense, claustrophobic atmosphere complemented by nail-biting action provides a realistic portrait of the stressful conditions that were endured on these submarines. Excellent performances, especially from Prochnow. In German with subtitles. From the novel by Lothar-Guenther Buccheim. Originally a six-hour special ... more
Superb detailing of life in a German U-boat during WWII. Intense, claustrophobic atmosphere complemented by nail-biting action provides a realistic portrait of the stressful conditions that were endured on these submarines. Excellent performances, especially from Prochnow. In German with subtitles. From the novel by Lothar-Guenther Buccheim. Originally a six-hour special ... more
(1981) PG
History blends with the destiny of two friends as they become part of the legendary WWI confrontation between Australia and the German-allied Turks. A superbly filmed, gripping commentary on the wastes of war. Haunting score; excellent performances by Lee and a then-unknown Gibson. Remake of a lesser 1931 effort "Battle ... more
History blends with the destiny of two friends as they become part of the legendary WWI confrontation between Australia and the German-allied Turks. A superbly filmed, gripping commentary on the wastes of war. Haunting score; excellent performances by Lee and a then-unknown Gibson. Remake of a lesser 1931 effort "Battle ... more
Achievement in Makeup
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No Nominees Under this category
Achievement in directing
Nominees:
Hugh Hudson for Chariots of FireSteven Spielberg for Raiders of the Lost ArkMark Rydell for On Golden PondLouis Malle for Atlantic City
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role
Nominees:
Paul Newman for Absence of MaliceDudley Moore for ArthurWarren Beatty for RedsBurt Lancaster for Atlantic City
Best Foreign Language Film of the Year
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role
Nominees:
Howard E. Rollins for RagtimeIan Holm for Chariots of FireJames Coco for Only When I LaughJack Nicholson for Reds
Best Original screenplay
Achievement in film editing
Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Song)
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role
Nominees:
Elizabeth McGovern for RagtimeMelinda Dillon for Absence of MaliceJane Fonda for On Golden PondJoan Hackett for Only When I Laugh
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role
Nominees:
Marsha Mason for Only When I LaughMeryl Streep for The French Lieutenant's WomanDiane Keaton for RedsSusan Sarandon for Atlantic City
Best Adapted screenplay
Achievement in Sound
Achievement in Visual Effects
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No Nominees Under this category
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