1980 Film Awards Season
Discover the full movie awards season from $1980, 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 52nd Academy Awards honored movies released in 1979 and celebrated excellence in filmmaking across numerous categories. Held on April 14, 1980 at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, the ceremony featured memorable wins for films such as Kramer vs. Kramer and Norma Rae, as well as outstanding achievements in art direction, cinematography, and visual effects.
Total movies nominated
30
Total movies awarded
19
The 33rd British Academy Film Awards, more commonly known as the BAFTAs, took place on 20 March 1980 at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London, honouring the best national and foreign films of 1979. Woody Allen's Manhattan won Best Film, while Jack Lemmon and Jane Fonda took home the leading acting awards. Six films tied for the most wins – each receiving two awards – and the ceremony was hosted by Anna Ford and Edward Fox.
Total movies nominated
9
Total movies awarded
12
The 32nd Directors Guild of America Awards honored outstanding directorial achievements in film and television for 1979. The ceremony was held on March 15, 1980 at the Beverly Hilton, and it marked the first time that an award for commercial directors was presented.
Total movies nominated
4
Total movies awarded
1
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