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69th Academy Awards 1997

The 69th Academy Awards honored the best films of 1996 and took place on March 24, 1997, at the Shrine Auditorium & Expo Center. This ceremony featured sweeping victories by 'The English Patient' and memorable wins by fresh talents like Cuba Gooding, Jr. and Geoffrey Rush. It remains a highlight in Hollywood history for showcasing both indie achievements and blockbuster successes.

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Highlights of 69th Academy Awards 1997 – Best Moments, Winners, Speeches & Red Carpet Recap

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Total movie nominations

35

Total movie wins

11

Total people nominations

23

Total people wins

6

The English Patient The English Patient

Most recognized genres

Drama

Drama

25 nominations 2 wins
Romance

Romance

11 nominations 2 wins
Thriller

Thriller

11 nominations 1 win
Cuba Gooding Jr.

Most Nominations

Cuba Gooding Jr.

1 nomination

All Actor in a Leading Role Winners and Nominees – 69th Academy Awards 1997

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All Actor in a Supporting Role Winners and Nominees – 69th Academy Awards 1997

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All Actress in a Leading Role Winners and Nominees – 69th Academy Awards 1997

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All Actress in a Supporting Role Winners and Nominees – 69th Academy Awards 1997

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All Art Direction Winners and Nominees – 69th Academy Awards 1997

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All Cinematography Winners and Nominees – 69th Academy Awards 1997

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All Costume Design Winners and Nominees – 69th Academy Awards 1997

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All Directing Winners and Nominees – 69th Academy Awards 1997

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All Documentary (Feature) Winners and Nominees – 69th Academy Awards 1997

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All Film Editing Winners and Nominees – 69th Academy Awards 1997

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All Foreign Language Film Winners and Nominees – 69th Academy Awards 1997

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All Makeup Winners and Nominees – 69th Academy Awards 1997

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All Music (Original Dramatic Score Winners and Nominees – 69th Academy Awards 1997

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All Music (Original Musical or Comedy Score) Winners and Nominees – 69th Academy Awards 1997

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All Music (Original Song) Winners and Nominees – 69th Academy Awards 1997

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All Sound Winners and Nominees – 69th Academy Awards 1997

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All Sound Effects Editing Winners and Nominees – 69th Academy Awards 1997

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All Visual Effects Winners and Nominees – 69th Academy Awards 1997

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All Writing (Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published) Winners and Nominees – 69th Academy Awards 1997

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All Writing (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen) Winners and Nominees – 69th Academy Awards 1997

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All Winners and Nominees – Full 69th Academy Awards Awards 1997 Category Breakdown

Explore the complete list of winners and nominees from the 69th Academy Awards Awards 1997. Browse every award category including Best Picture, Best Director, acting honors, technical awards, and more – all in one place.

69th Academy Awards - Art Direction

69th Academy Awards - Cinematography

69th Academy Awards - Costume Design

69th Academy Awards - Documentary (Feature)

69th Academy Awards - Film Editing

69th Academy Awards - Foreign Language Film

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69th Academy Awards - Makeup

69th Academy Awards - Music (Original Dramatic Score

69th Academy Awards - Music (Original Musical or Comedy Score)

69th Academy Awards - Music (Original Song)

69th Academy Awards - Best Picture

69th Academy Awards - Sound

69th Academy Awards - Sound Effects Editing

69th Academy Awards - Visual Effects

69th Academy Awards - Writing (Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published)

69th Academy Awards - Writing (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen)

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