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The 1981 Oscar Winners
The 53rd Annual Oscars were held on March 31, 1981 at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, L.A. County Music Center.
 
Released domestically on September 19, 1980 by Paramount Pictures
Rated R.
Director: Robert Redford
Starring: Donald Sutherland, Mary Tyler Moore, Judd Hirsch, Elizabeth McGovern, Timothy Hutton

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1. Ordinary People won 4 Oscars
2. Tess won 3 Oscars
3. Fame won 2 Oscars
4. Raging Bull won 2 Oscars
5. Melvin and Howard won 2 Oscars
6. Star Wars, Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back won 2 Oscars
7. Coal Miner's Daughter won 1 Oscar
8. From Mao to Mozart: Isaac Stern in China won 1 Oscar
9. Moscow Does Not Believe in Tears won 1 Oscar
  
 
 
Art Direction
Tess
 
Cinematography
Tess
 
Costumes
Tess
 
Documentary (feature)
From Mao to Mozart: Isaac Stern in China
 
Film Editing
Raging Bull
 
Foreign Language Film
Moscow Does Not Believe in Tears
 
Music (Original Score)
Fame
 
Music (Original Song)
Fame
"Fame" - Music by Michael Gore; Lyric by Dean Pitchford
 
Sound Mixing
Star Wars, Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back
 
Visual Effects
Star Wars, Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back
 
Writing (Adapted Screenplay)
Ordinary People
 
Writing (Original Screenplay)
Melvin and Howard
 
Honorary Award
Awarded to Fred Hynes
In appreciation for outstanding service and dedication in upholding the high standards of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
 
Honorary Award
Awarded to Henry Fonda
The consummate actor, in recognition of his brilliant accomplishments and enduring contribution to the art of motion pictures.
 
  
 
 
 
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SAG Awards:
 
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