
31st British Academy Film Awards 1978
The 31st British Academy Film Awards, commonly known as the BAFTAs, took place on 16 March 1978 at the Wembley Conference Centre in London. The ceremony honored the best national and foreign films of 1977, with accolades presented by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts. Woody Allen's Annie Hall dominated the night, winning Best Film, Best Direction, and Best Screenplay, while major acting awards were claimed by Peter Finch, Diane Keaton, Edward Fox, and Jenny Agutter.
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Total movie nominations
7
Total movie wins
2
Total people nominations
10
Total people wins
3


Most recognized genres

Drama

Thriller

History

Most Nominations
Sidney Lumet
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Nominees
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Nominees
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WINNER
A Bridge Too Far

Nominees
All Best Costume Design Winners and Nominees – 31st British Academy Film Awards 1978
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Nominees
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Nominees
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Nominees
All Best Sound Winners and Nominees – 31st British Academy Film Awards 1978
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31st British Academy Film Awards - Best Film
31st British Academy Film Awards - Best Direction
31st British Academy Film Awards - Best Actor in a Leading Role
31st British Academy Film Awards - Best Actress in a Leading Role
31st British Academy Film Awards - Best Actor in a Supporting Role
31st British Academy Film Awards - Best Screenplay
NOMINEES
Network31st British Academy Film Awards - Best Cinematography
WINNER
A Bridge Too FarNOMINEES
Deep Red31st British Academy Film Awards - Best Costume Design
NOMINEES
New York, New York31st British Academy Film Awards - Best Editing
31st British Academy Film Awards - Best Original Music
31st British Academy Film Awards - Best Production Design
NOMINEES
A Bridge Too Far31st British Academy Film Awards - Best Sound