52nd Academy Awards
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| 52nd Academy Awards | |
|---|---|
| Date | Monday, April 14, 1980 |
| Site | Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles |
| Host | Johnny Carson |
| Producer | Howard W. Koch |
| Director | Marty Pasetta |
| TV in the United States | |
| Network | ABC |
| Duration | 3 hours, 12 minutes |
The 52nd Academy Awards were presented April 14, 1980 at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles. The ceremonies were presided over by Johnny Carson.
Contents |
[edit] Winners
[edit] Feature Films
| Category | Winner | |
|---|---|---|
| Best motion picture | Kramer vs. Kramer | Robert Benton |
| Best foreign language film | The Tin Drum | Federal Republic of Germany |
| Best documentary feature | Best Boy | Ira Wohl |
[edit] Acting
| Category | Winner | Movie |
|---|---|---|
| Best actor in a leading role | Dustin Hoffman | Kramer vs. Kramer |
| Best actress in a leading role | Sally Field | Norma Rae |
| Best actor in a supporting role | Melvyn Douglas | Being There |
| Best actress in a supporting role | Meryl Streep | Kramer vs. Kramer |
[edit] Screenplay & Direction
| Category | Winner | Movie |
|---|---|---|
| Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen | Steve Tesich | Breaking Away |
| Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium | Robert Benton | Kramer vs. Kramer |
| Best Director | Robert Benton | Kramer vs. Kramer |
[edit] Trivia
Host Johnny Carson, noting the long duration of the Academy Awards production, joked that President Jimmy Carter was working hard for their "release" from the ceremonies, a clear reference to the Iranian hostage crisis.
