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42nd Academy Awards 1970

The 42nd Academy Awards, held at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion on Tuesday, April 7, 1970, honored films released in 1969. The ceremony celebrated outstanding achievements across a wide range of categories—from acting and directing to documentary and technical awards—with memorable moments such as John Wayne’s Best Actor win for True Grit and John Schlesinger’s Best Directing win for Midnight Cowboy.

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Highlights of 42nd Academy Awards 1970 – Best Moments, Winners, Speeches & Red Carpet Recap

Relive the most iconic moments from the 42nd Academy Awards 1970. Explore top wins, emotional speeches, surprise victories, red carpet fashion, and viral highlights from the 1970 ceremony.


Total movie nominations

14

Total movie wins

7

Total people nominations

18

Total people wins

5

They Shoot Horses, Don't They? Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid

Most recognized genres

Drama

Drama

11 nominations 3 wins
Romance

Romance

6 nominations 2 wins
Comedy

Comedy

6 nominations 2 wins
George Roy Hill

Most Nominations

George Roy Hill

1 nomination

All Actor Winners and Nominees – 42nd Academy Awards 1970

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All Actor in a Supporting Role Winners and Nominees – 42nd Academy Awards 1970

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All Actress Winners and Nominees – 42nd Academy Awards 1970

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All Actress in a Supporting Role Winners and Nominees – 42nd Academy Awards 1970

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All Art Direction Winners and Nominees – 42nd Academy Awards 1970

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All Cinematography Winners and Nominees – 42nd Academy Awards 1970

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All Costume Design Winners and Nominees – 42nd Academy Awards 1970

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All Directing Winners and Nominees – 42nd Academy Awards 1970

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All Film Editing Winners and Nominees – 42nd Academy Awards 1970

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All Music (Original Score—for a motion picture [not a musical]) Winners and Nominees – 42nd Academy Awards 1970

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All Music (Score of a Musical Picture—original or adaptation) Winners and Nominees – 42nd Academy Awards 1970

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All Music (Song—Original for the Picture) Winners and Nominees – 42nd Academy Awards 1970

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All Sound Winners and Nominees – 42nd Academy Awards 1970

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All Special Visual Effects Winners and Nominees – 42nd Academy Awards 1970

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All Writing (Screenplay—based on material from another medium) Winners and Nominees – 42nd Academy Awards 1970

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All Writing (Story and Screenplay—based on factual material or material not previously published or produced) Winners and Nominees – 42nd Academy Awards 1970

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All Winners and Nominees – Full 42nd Academy Awards Awards 1970 Category Breakdown

Explore the complete list of winners and nominees from the 42nd Academy Awards Awards 1970. Browse every award category including Best Picture, Best Director, acting honors, technical awards, and more – all in one place.

42nd Academy Awards - Art Direction

42nd Academy Awards - Costume Design

42nd Academy Awards - Film Editing

42nd Academy Awards - Music (Original Score—for a motion picture [not a musical])

42nd Academy Awards - Music (Score of a Musical Picture—original or adaptation)

42nd Academy Awards - Music (Song—Original for the Picture)

42nd Academy Awards - Best Picture

42nd Academy Awards - Sound

42nd Academy Awards - Special Visual Effects

WINNER

Marooned

42nd Academy Awards - Writing (Screenplay—based on material from another medium)

42nd Academy Awards - Writing (Story and Screenplay—based on factual material or material not previously published or produced)

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