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The 53rd Annual Academy Awards

Original title: 53rd Annual Academy Awards
  • TV Special
  • 19811981
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
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The 53rd Annual Academy Awards (1981)
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Award of the American academy of cinematographic arts and sciences, from 1940 known as "Oscar", - American film award created in 1929 and traditionally handed to the figures of cinematograph... Read allAward of the American academy of cinematographic arts and sciences, from 1940 known as "Oscar", - American film award created in 1929 and traditionally handed to the figures of cinematographic art for their contribution to creation of movies.Award of the American academy of cinematographic arts and sciences, from 1940 known as "Oscar", - American film award created in 1929 and traditionally handed to the figures of cinematographic art for their contribution to creation of movies.
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  • Directors
    • Marty Pasetta
    • Harrison Engle(segment 'Henry Fonda Tribute')
  • Writers
    • Buz Kohan
    • Hal Kanter
    • Rod Warren
  • Stars
    • Johnny Carson
    • Alan Arkin
    • Lucie Arnaz
  • Directors
    • Marty Pasetta
    • Harrison Engle(segment 'Henry Fonda Tribute')
  • Writers
    • Buz Kohan
    • Hal Kanter
    • Rod Warren
  • Stars
    • Johnny Carson
    • Alan Arkin
    • Lucie Arnaz
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    • 1User review
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    • Won 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 1 win & 1 nomination total

    Photos33

    Ronald L. Schwary at an event for The 53rd Annual Academy Awards (1981)
    Robert De Niro at an event for Raging Bull (1980)
    Robert De Niro at an event for The 53rd Annual Academy Awards (1981)
    "The 53rd Annual Academy Awards: Lillian Gish. 1981.
    "Academy Awards: 53rd Annual," Angie Dickinson. 1981.
    "Academy Awards: 53rd Annual," Robert De Niro (Best Actor), Sissy Spacek (Best Actress).
    "Academy Awards: 53rd Annual," Timothy Hutton (Best Supporting Actor), Sissi Spacek (Best Actress). 1981.
    "Academy Awards: 53rd Annual," Sissy Spacek (Best Actress).
    "Academy Awards: 53rd Annual." Jack Lemmon, Timothy Hutton (Best Supporting Actor), Mary Tyler Moore. 1981.
    "Academy Awards: 53rd Annual, " Mary Tyler Moore, Timothy Hutton (Best Supporting Actor). 1981.
    "Academy Awards: 53rd Annual," Mary Tyler Moore. 1981.
    "Academy Awards: 53rd Annual," Robert De Niro. 1981.

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    Johnny Carson
    Johnny Carson
    • Self - Host
    Alan Arkin
    Alan Arkin
    • Self - Presenter
    Lucie Arnaz
    Lucie Arnaz
    • Self - Performer
    Eileen Brennan
    Eileen Brennan
    • Self - Nominee
    Ellen Burstyn
    Ellen Burstyn
    • Self - Nominee
    Irene Cara
    Irene Cara
    • Self - Performer
    Richard Chamberlain
    Richard Chamberlain
    • Self - Audience Member
    Ghislain Cloquet
    • Self - Winner
    George Cukor
    George Cukor
    • Self - Presenter
    Blythe Danner
    Blythe Danner
    • Self - Presenter
    Robert De Niro
    Robert De Niro
    • Self - Winner
    Angie Dickinson
    Angie Dickinson
    • Self - Presenter
    Jimmy Durante
    Jimmy Durante
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    Robert Duvall
    Robert Duvall
    • Self - Nominee
    Richard Edlund
    Richard Edlund
    • Self - Winner
    Sally Field
    Sally Field
    • Self - Presenter
    Henry Fonda
    Henry Fonda
    • Self - Honorary Award Recipient
    Lillian Gish
    Lillian Gish
    • Self - Presenter
    • Directors
      • Marty Pasetta
      • Harrison Engle(segment 'Henry Fonda Tribute')
    • Writers
      • Buz Kohan
      • Hal Kanter
      • Rod Warren
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The show was postponed one day due to the attempted assassination of President Ronald Reagan on 30 March; Reagan, a former actor, addressed the audience in a message taped at the White House nearly two weeks earlier - becoming the first President in 40 years to participate in the program.
    • Quotes

      Mary Steenburgen: Well, I'm gonna have to figure out something new to dream about, that's for sure!

    • Connections
      Edited into Oscar's Greatest Moments (1992)
    • Soundtracks
      9 to 5
      Written by Dolly Parton
      Performed by Dolly Parton
      From the film 9 to 5 (1980)

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 31, 1981 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • California, USA
    • Production company
      • Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS)
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    Technical specs

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    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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