
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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Total movie nominations
35
Total movie wins
11
Total people nominations
23
Total people wins
6


Most recognized genres

Drama

Romance

Thriller

Most Nominations
Cuba Gooding Jr.
Best Picture
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All Actor in a Leading 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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WINNER
The English Patient

Nominees
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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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Nominees
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All Music (Original Dramatic 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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WINNER
Evita

Nominees
All Sound Winners and Nominees – 69th Academy Awards 1997
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WINNER
Independence Day

Nominees
All Writing (Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published) Winners and Nominees – 69th Academy Awards 1997
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All Winners and Nominees – Full 69th Academy Awards Awards 1997 Category Breakdown
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69th Academy Awards - Actor in a Leading Role
69th Academy Awards - Actor in a Supporting Role
69th Academy Awards - Actress in a Leading Role
69th Academy Awards - Actress in a Supporting Role
69th Academy Awards - Art Direction
69th Academy Awards - Cinematography
69th Academy Awards - Costume Design
69th Academy Awards - Directing
69th Academy Awards - Documentary (Feature)
WINNER
When We Were Kings69th Academy Awards - Film Editing
69th Academy Awards - Foreign Language Film
NOMINEES
Ridicule69th Academy Awards - Makeup
WINNER
The Nutty ProfessorNOMINEES
Star Trek: First Contact69th 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)