1970 Film Awards Season
Discover the full movie awards season from $1970, covering the most prestigious honors in filmmaking. Browse major ceremonies like the Oscars, Golden Globes, Cannes, and BAFTAs – with detailed info on winners, nominees, categories, and memorable red carpet moments.
The 42nd Academy Awards, held at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion on Tuesday, April 7, 1970, honored films released in 1969. The ceremony celebrated outstanding achievements across a wide range of categories—from acting and directing to documentary and technical awards—with memorable moments such as John Wayne’s Best Actor win for True Grit and John Schlesinger’s Best Directing win for Midnight Cowboy.
Total movies nominated
13
Total movies awarded
14
The 23rd British Academy Film Awards, given by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts in 1970, honoured the best films of 1969. Notable winners included Dustin Hoffman for Best Actor and Maggie Smith for Best Actress, with Laurence Olivier taking Best Supporting Actor and Jon Voight being recognised as Most Promising Newcomer. The event celebrated a diverse range of films from across genres, marking a significant year in cinema history.
Total movies nominated
8
Total movies awarded
5
The Directors Guild of America Awards honor outstanding directorial achievements in film and television. The 22nd edition, which recognized films from 1969, was presented in 1970 and showcased excellence in feature film direction.
Total movies nominated
6
Total movies awarded
1
The 27th Golden Globe Awards honored the best in film and television for 1969 and were held on February 2, 1970. The ceremony celebrated outstanding achievements in a variety of film categories including motion picture, leading and supporting performances, direction, screenplay, musical scoring and songwriting, as well as excellence in foreign films and emerging new talent.
Total movies nominated
16
Total movies awarded
8
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