Sidney Lumet's political melodrama “Running on Empty” received two Oscar nominations, Screenplay (Original) for Naomi Foner and Supporting Actor for River Phoenix.
Oscar Movies: Running on Empty (1988)
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Oscar Movies: Fish Called Wanda, A (1988)
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Charles Crichton's comedy “A Fish Called Wanda” was nominated for three Oscars, winning one, Supporting Actor for Kevin Kline.
Oscar Movies: Spartacus (1960)–Nominations, Awards, Memorable Moments
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Kubrick's “Spartacus,” starring Kirk Douglas, was nominated for six Oscars, winning four, including Supporting Actor for Peter Ustinov and Cinematography (color) for Russell Metty.
Oscar Movies: Entre Nous (1983)
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In 1983, “Entre Nous” competed with “Fanny and Alexander” from Sweden, “Carmen” from Spain, “Job's Revolt” from Hungary, and “Le Bal” from Algeria (but French-made).
Oscar Movies: Excalibur (1981)
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In what's a change of pace, British director John Boorman tackles the mythic fable of King Arthur (played by Nigel Terry) from his childhood through the establishment of the Round Table to its end.
