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50th Academy Awards 1978

The 50th Academy Awards, held at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion on April 3, 1978, honored movies released in 1977. The ceremony celebrated cinematic excellence with a wide range of awards and unforgettable moments.

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Highlights of 50th Academy Awards 1978 – Best Moments, Winners, Speeches & Red Carpet Recap

Relive the most iconic moments from the 50th Academy Awards 1978. Explore top wins, emotional speeches, surprise victories, red carpet fashion, and viral highlights from the 1978 ceremony.


Total movie nominations

15

Total movie wins

4

Total people nominations

20

Total people wins

4

Julia Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope

Most recognized genres

Drama

Drama

8 nominations 2 wins
Adventure

Adventure

6 nominations 0 win
Comedy

Comedy

4 nominations 1 win
George Lucas

Most Nominations

George Lucas

2 nominations

All Actor in a Leading Role Winners and Nominees – 50th Academy Awards 1978

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All Actor in a Supporting Role Winners and Nominees – 50th Academy Awards 1978

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All Actress in a Leading Role Winners and Nominees – 50th Academy Awards 1978

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All Actress in a Supporting Role Winners and Nominees – 50th Academy Awards 1978

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All Art Direction Winners and Nominees – 50th Academy Awards 1978

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All Cinematography Winners and Nominees – 50th Academy Awards 1978

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All Costume Design Winners and Nominees – 50th Academy Awards 1978

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All Directing Winners and Nominees – 50th Academy Awards 1978

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All Film Editing Winners and Nominees – 50th Academy Awards 1978

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All Music (Original Score) Winners and Nominees – 50th Academy Awards 1978

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All Music (Original Song Score and Its Adaptation or Adaptation Score) Winners and Nominees – 50th Academy Awards 1978

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All Music (Original Song) Winners and Nominees – 50th Academy Awards 1978

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All Sound Winners and Nominees – 50th Academy Awards 1978

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All Special Achievement Award Winners and Nominees – 50th Academy Awards 1978

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All Special Achievement Award (Sound Effects Editing) Winners and Nominees – 50th Academy Awards 1978

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All Visual Effects Winners and Nominees – 50th Academy Awards 1978

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All Writing (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen—based on factual material or on story material not previously published or produced) Winners and Nominees – 50th Academy Awards 1978

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All Writing (Screenplay—based on material from another medium) Winners and Nominees – 50th Academy Awards 1978

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All Winners and Nominees – Full 50th Academy Awards Awards 1978 Category Breakdown

Explore the complete list of winners and nominees from the 50th Academy Awards Awards 1978. Browse every award category including Best Picture, Best Director, acting honors, technical awards, and more – all in one place.

50th Academy Awards - Actor in a Leading Role

50th Academy Awards - Costume Design

50th Academy Awards - Music (Original Song Score and Its Adaptation or Adaptation Score)

50th Academy Awards - Music (Original Song)

50th Academy Awards - Special Achievement Award

50th Academy Awards - Special Achievement Award (Sound Effects Editing)

50th Academy Awards - Visual Effects

50th Academy Awards - Writing (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen—based on factual material or on story material not previously published or produced)

50th Academy Awards - Writing (Screenplay—based on material from another medium)

WINNER

Julia

NOMINEES

Oh, God!

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