The Godfather which starred Marlon Brando and Al Pacino and was directed by Francis Ford Coppola won Best Picture in 1972. The Italian-American mobster film received a total of 10 nominations and 3 wins at the 1972 Oscars.
The Academy Award for Best Picture in 1972 went to Paramount's The Godfather (producer: Albert S. Ruddy). It also won Best Actor (Marlon Brando), and Best Screenplay Adaptation (for Mario Puzo and Francis Ford Coppola's brilliant re-working of Puzo's novel).The Academy Award for Best Picture of 1972 went to "The Godfather."The Godfather, the 1972 movie directed by Francis Ford Coppola
Yes. The Godfather (1972) and The Godfather: Part II (1974) won the Oscar for Best Picture.
On February 27, 2011, the Academy Award for Best Picture of 2010 went to "The King's Speech." The 10 Best Picture nominees were: "127 Hours," "Black Swan," "The Fighter," "Inception," "The Kids Are All Right," "The King's Speech," "The Social Network," "Toy Story 3," "True Grit" and "Winter's Bone."
The Academy Award (Oscar) for Best Picture in 1978 went to The Deer Hunter. The Academy Award for Best Picture of 1978 went to "The Deer Hunter."
Three. The Godfather (1972) won forBest Actor (Marlon Brando, which he declined),Best Picture, andBest Adapted Screenplay (Francis Ford Coppola and Mario Puzo).It also was nominated for Best Supporting Actor (Al Pacino, James Caan and Robert Duvall), Costume Design, Film Editing, Sound and Best Director.In 1974, "The Godfather Part II," the film received nine Academy Award nominations. The movie took home six Oscars, including:Best Picture of 1974Best Supporting Actor: Robert De NiroWriting: Screenplay adapted from other materialArt Direction - Set DecorationMusic: Best Original Dramatic ScoreBest Director - Francis Ford CoppolaThree: Best Picture, Best Actor (Marlon Brando, who declined it) and Adapted Screenplay (Francis Ford Coppola and Mario Puzo).Three: Best Picture (presented to producer Albert S. Ruddy); Best Actor (awarded to Marlon Brando, who declined it); and Best Adapted Screenplay (awarded to Francis Ford Coppola and Mario Puzo)."The Godfather" received three 1972 Academy Awards: Best Picture (Albert S. Ruddy, producer), Best Actor (Marlon Brando, who declined the honor) and Best Adapted Screenplay (Mario Puzo and Francis Ford Coppola).
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The Hospital won the Golden Globe for Best Screenplay - Motion Picture in 1972.
The French Connection won the Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture - Drama in 1972.
The Academy Award for Best Picture in 1972 went to Paramount's The Godfather (producer: Albert S. Ruddy). It also won Best Actor (Marlon Brando), and Best Screenplay Adaptation (for Mario Puzo and Francis Ford Coppola's brilliant re-working of Puzo's novel).The Academy Award for Best Picture of 1972 went to "The Godfather."The Godfather, the 1972 movie directed by Francis Ford Coppola
Fiddler On The Roof won the Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture - Comedy Or Musical in 1972.
In 1972 Cabaret won 8 Oscars, including Best Director, but lost Best Picture to The Godfather.
Isaac Hayes won the Golden Globe for Best Original Score - Motion Picture in 1972 for Shaft.
Ben Johnson won the Golden Globe for Best Performance by an Actor In A Supporting Role in a Motion Picture in 1972 for The Last Picture Show.
'Life Is What You Make It' from the movie Kotch won the Golden Globe for Best Original Song - Motion Picture in 1972.
Jane Fonda won the Golden Globe for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama in 1972 for Klute.
Gene Hackman won the Golden Globe for Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama in 1972 for The French Connection.
The French Connection and The Godfather