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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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Highlights of 31st British Academy Film Awards 1978 – Best Moments, Winners, Speeches & Red Carpet Recap

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Total movie nominations

7

Total movie wins

2

Total people nominations

10

Total people wins

3

Network A Bridge Too Far

Most recognized genres

Drama

Drama

4 nominations 0 win
Thriller

Thriller

2 nominations 0 win
History

History

1 nominations 0 win
Sidney Lumet

Most Nominations

Sidney Lumet

2 nominations

All Best Direction Winners and Nominees – 31st British Academy Film Awards 1978

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All Best Actor in a Leading Role Winners and Nominees – 31st British Academy Film Awards 1978

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All Best Actress in a Leading Role Winners and Nominees – 31st British Academy Film Awards 1978

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All Best Actor in a Supporting Role Winners and Nominees – 31st British Academy Film Awards 1978

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All Best Screenplay Winners and Nominees – 31st British Academy Film Awards 1978

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All Best Cinematography Winners and Nominees – 31st British Academy Film Awards 1978

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All Best Costume Design Winners and Nominees – 31st British Academy Film Awards 1978

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All Best Editing Winners and Nominees – 31st British Academy Film Awards 1978

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All Best Original Music Winners and Nominees – 31st British Academy Film Awards 1978

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All Best Production Design Winners and Nominees – 31st British Academy Film Awards 1978

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All Best Sound Winners and Nominees – 31st British Academy Film Awards 1978

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All Winners and Nominees – Full 31st British Academy Film Awards Awards 1978 Category Breakdown

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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

31st British Academy Film Awards - Best Cinematography

31st British Academy Film Awards - Best Costume Design

31st British Academy Film Awards - Best Editing

31st British Academy Film Awards - Best Original Music

31st British Academy Film Awards - Best Production Design

31st British Academy Film Awards - Best Sound

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