The 1970s are thought of as a real golden age for movies, particularly the prestige dramas honored at the Oscars. The ’70s include some of the most beloved movies of all time winning Best Picture, largely matching the critical and public consensus. But which Best Picture Oscar winner of the 1970s do you consider your favorite? Look back on each winner and be sure to vote in our poll below.
“Patton” (1970) — The ’70s began with the awarding of “Patton,” a biopic about the hot-tempered World War II General George S. Patton. Nominated for 10 Oscars, it won seven, including Picture, Director for Franklin J. Schaffner, Actor for George C. Scott, Original Screenplay, Art Direction, Film Editing, and Sound. Scott famously declined his Oscar, rejecting the Academy Awards as “a two-hour meat parade.”
See‘Amadeus’ voted top Best Picture Oscar winner of the 1980s, rising above all ‘mediocrities’ [Poll Results]
“The French Connection” (1971) — A...
“Patton” (1970) — The ’70s began with the awarding of “Patton,” a biopic about the hot-tempered World War II General George S. Patton. Nominated for 10 Oscars, it won seven, including Picture, Director for Franklin J. Schaffner, Actor for George C. Scott, Original Screenplay, Art Direction, Film Editing, and Sound. Scott famously declined his Oscar, rejecting the Academy Awards as “a two-hour meat parade.”
See‘Amadeus’ voted top Best Picture Oscar winner of the 1980s, rising above all ‘mediocrities’ [Poll Results]
“The French Connection” (1971) — A...
- 7/1/2018
- by Kevin Jacobsen
- Gold Derby
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