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36th Golden Globe Awards 1979

The 36th Golden Globe Awards honored the best in film and television for 1978. Held on January 27, 1979, the event celebrated outstanding achievements in motion pictures across a wide range of categories, from Best Motion Picture to individual performance and technical awards.

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Highlights of 36th Golden Globe Awards 1979 – Best Moments, Winners, Speeches & Red Carpet Recap

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Total movie nominations

17

Total movie wins

5

Total people nominations

37

Total people wins

11

Midnight Express

Most Nominations

Midnight Express

8 nominations
Midnight Express

Most Wins

Midnight Express

6 wins

Most recognized genres

Drama

Drama

11 nominations 1 win
Romance

Romance

7 nominations 2 wins
Comedy

Comedy

5 nominations 1 win

Most Nominations

Brad Davis

2 nominations

All Best Motion Picture – Drama Winners and Nominees – 36th Golden Globe Awards 1979

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All Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy Winners and Nominees – 36th Golden Globe Awards 1979

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All Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actor) Winners and Nominees – 36th Golden Globe Awards 1979

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All Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actress) Winners and Nominees – 36th Golden Globe Awards 1979

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All Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical (Actor) Winners and Nominees – 36th Golden Globe Awards 1979

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All Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical (Actress) Winners and Nominees – 36th Golden Globe Awards 1979

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All Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Comedy or Musical (Supporting Actor) Winners and Nominees – 36th Golden Globe Awards 1979

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All Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Comedy or Musical (Supporting Actress) Winners and Nominees – 36th Golden Globe Awards 1979

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All Best Director Winners and Nominees – 36th Golden Globe Awards 1979

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All Best Screenplay Winners and Nominees – 36th Golden Globe Awards 1979

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All Best Original Score Winners and Nominees – 36th Golden Globe Awards 1979

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All Best Original Song Winners and Nominees – 36th Golden Globe Awards 1979

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All New Star of the Year – Actor Winners and Nominees – 36th Golden Globe Awards 1979

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All New Star of the Year – Actress Winners and Nominees – 36th Golden Globe Awards 1979

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All Winners and Nominees – Full 36th Golden Globe Awards Awards 1979 Category Breakdown

Explore the complete list of winners and nominees from the 36th Golden Globe Awards Awards 1979. Browse every award category including Best Picture, Best Director, acting honors, technical awards, and more – all in one place.

36th Golden Globe Awards - Best Motion Picture – Drama

36th Golden Globe Awards - Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy

36th Golden Globe Awards - Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actress)

36th Golden Globe Awards - Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical (Actor)

36th Golden Globe Awards - Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical (Actress)

36th Golden Globe Awards - Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Comedy or Musical (Supporting Actor)

36th Golden Globe Awards - Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Comedy or Musical (Supporting Actress)

36th Golden Globe Awards - Best Original Score

36th Golden Globe Awards - Best Original Song

36th Golden Globe Awards - New Star of the Year – Actress

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