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The 60th Academy Awards 1988

The Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars, honor excellence in the film industry. The 60th ceremony celebrated films released in 1987 and showcased memorable performances and technical achievements. Held on April 11, 1988 at the Shrine Civic Auditorium, it remains a significant event in Oscar history.

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Highlights of The 60th Academy Awards 1988 – Best Moments, Winners, Speeches & Red Carpet Recap

Relive the most iconic moments from the The 60th Academy Awards 1988. Explore top wins, emotional speeches, surprise victories, red carpet fashion, and viral highlights from the 1988 ceremony.


Total movie nominations

30

Total movie wins

9

Total people nominations

25

Total people wins

7

The Last Emperor The Last Emperor

Most recognized genres

Drama

Drama

20 nominations 5 wins
Comedy

Comedy

13 nominations 2 wins
Thriller

Thriller

10 nominations 2 wins
John Boorman

Most Nominations

John Boorman

2 nominations

All Actor in a Leading Role Winners and Nominees – The 60th Academy Awards 1988

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All Actor in a Supporting Role Winners and Nominees – The 60th Academy Awards 1988

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All Actress in a Leading Role Winners and Nominees – The 60th Academy Awards 1988

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All Actress in a Supporting Role Winners and Nominees – The 60th Academy Awards 1988

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All Art Direction Winners and Nominees – The 60th Academy Awards 1988

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All Cinematography Winners and Nominees – The 60th Academy Awards 1988

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All Costume Design Winners and Nominees – The 60th Academy Awards 1988

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All Directing Winners and Nominees – The 60th Academy Awards 1988

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All Film Editing Winners and Nominees – The 60th Academy Awards 1988

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All Foreign Language Film Winners and Nominees – The 60th Academy Awards 1988

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All Makeup Winners and Nominees – The 60th Academy Awards 1988

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All Music (Original Score) Winners and Nominees – The 60th Academy Awards 1988

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All Music (Original Song) Winners and Nominees – The 60th Academy Awards 1988

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All Sound Winners and Nominees – The 60th Academy Awards 1988

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All Special Achievement Award (Sound Effects Editing) Winners and Nominees – The 60th Academy Awards 1988

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All Visual Effects Winners and Nominees – The 60th Academy Awards 1988

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All Writing (Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium) Winners and Nominees – The 60th Academy Awards 1988

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All Writing (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen) Winners and Nominees – The 60th Academy Awards 1988

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All Winners and Nominees – Full The 60th Academy Awards Awards 1988 Category Breakdown

Explore the complete list of winners and nominees from the The 60th Academy Awards Awards 1988. Browse every award category including Best Picture, Best Director, acting honors, technical awards, and more – all in one place.

The 60th Academy Awards - Actress in a Supporting Role

The 60th Academy Awards - Art Direction

The 60th Academy Awards - Cinematography

The 60th Academy Awards - Costume Design

The 60th Academy Awards - Film Editing

The 60th Academy Awards - Foreign Language Film

The 60th Academy Awards - Makeup

The 60th Academy Awards - Music (Original Score)

The 60th Academy Awards - Music (Original Song)

The 60th Academy Awards - Best Picture

The 60th Academy Awards - Special Achievement Award (Sound Effects Editing)

WINNER

RoboCop

The 60th Academy Awards - Visual Effects

NOMINEES

Predator

The 60th Academy Awards - Writing (Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium)

The 60th Academy Awards - Writing (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen)

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