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45th Academy Awards 1973

The 45th Academy Awards, held at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion on Tuesday, March 27, 1973, honored movies released in 1972. The ceremony featured iconic wins including Best Picture for The Godfather and Best Directing for Cabaret, along with memorable moments such as Marlon Brando’s acceptance and Dorothy Puzo accepting the Adapted Screenplay award on behalf of Mario Puzo.

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Highlights of 45th Academy Awards 1973 – Best Moments, Winners, Speeches & Red Carpet Recap

Relive the most iconic moments from the 45th Academy Awards 1973. Explore top wins, emotional speeches, surprise victories, red carpet fashion, and viral highlights from the 1973 ceremony.


Total movie nominations

10

Total movie wins

4

Total people nominations

18

Total people wins

5

The Godfather Cabaret

Most recognized genres

Drama

Drama

9 nominations 2 wins
Comedy

Comedy

4 nominations 0 win
Thriller

Thriller

3 nominations 1 win
John Boorman

Most Nominations

John Boorman

2 nominations

All Actor Winners and Nominees – 45th Academy Awards 1973

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All Actor in a Supporting Role Winners and Nominees – 45th Academy Awards 1973

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All Actress Winners and Nominees – 45th Academy Awards 1973

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All Actress in a Supporting Role Winners and Nominees – 45th Academy Awards 1973

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All Art Direction Winners and Nominees – 45th Academy Awards 1973

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All Cinematography Winners and Nominees – 45th Academy Awards 1973

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All Costume Design Winners and Nominees – 45th Academy Awards 1973

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All Directing Winners and Nominees – 45th Academy Awards 1973

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All Film Editing Winners and Nominees – 45th Academy Awards 1973

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All Music (Original Dramatic Score) Winners and Nominees – 45th Academy Awards 1973

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All Music (Scoring: Adaptation and Original Song Score) Winners and Nominees – 45th Academy Awards 1973

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All Music (Song—Original for the Picture) Winners and Nominees – 45th Academy Awards 1973

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All Sound Winners and Nominees – 45th Academy Awards 1973

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All Special Achievement Award (Visual Effects) Winners and Nominees – 45th Academy Awards 1973

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All Writing (Screenplay—based on material from another medium) Winners and Nominees – 45th Academy Awards 1973

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All Writing (Story and Screenplay—based on factual material or material not previously published or produced) Winners and Nominees – 45th Academy Awards 1973

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All Winners and Nominees – Full 45th Academy Awards Awards 1973 Category Breakdown

Explore the complete list of winners and nominees from the 45th Academy Awards Awards 1973. Browse every award category including Best Picture, Best Director, acting honors, technical awards, and more – all in one place.

45th Academy Awards - Actor

45th Academy Awards - Actress

45th Academy Awards - Art Direction

45th Academy Awards - Cinematography

45th Academy Awards - Costume Design

45th Academy Awards - Film Editing

45th Academy Awards - Music (Original Dramatic Score)

45th Academy Awards - Music (Scoring: Adaptation and Original Song Score)

WINNER

Cabaret

45th Academy Awards - Music (Song—Original for the Picture)

45th Academy Awards - Best Picture

45th Academy Awards - Sound

45th Academy Awards - Special Achievement Award (Visual Effects)

45th Academy Awards - Writing (Screenplay—based on material from another medium)

45th Academy Awards - Writing (Story and Screenplay—based on factual material or material not previously published or produced)

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