‘Amadeus’ Scores 8 Oscars (Press, 27 March 1985)
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Summary: ‘Amadeus’ Scores 8 Oscars (Press, 27 March 1985)
At the 57th Academy Awards held on 26 March 1985, the film “Amadeus,” which presents a fictional account of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's troubled final years, was the standout winner, taking home eight Oscars including Best Picture. F. Murray Abraham won the Oscar for Best Actor for his portrayal of the envious composer Antonio Salieri, while Sally Field was awarded Best Actress for her performance as a resilient farm widow in “Places In The Heart.” The film's director, Milos Forman, also received the Oscar for Best Director. In the supporting categories, Haing S. Ngor won Best Supporting Actor for his role as an American reporter's assistant in “The Killing Fields.” Ngor, a Cambodian refugee, expressed his gratitude while highlighting the film's focus on the Cambodian plight. Dame Peggy Ashcroft received the Best Supporting Actress award for her role in “A Passage To India,” but was unable to attend the ceremony due to a funeral in England. Angela Lansbury accepted the award on her behalf, praising Ashcroft's storied stage career. The awards also recognised “Dangerous Moves” as the Best Foreign Language Film. Other notable winners included Maurice Jarre for Best Original Score for “A Passage To India,” and Stevie Wonder for Best Song with “I Just Called to Say I Love You” from “The Woman in Red.” The Best Original Score award also went to Prince for his autobiographical work in “Purple Rain,” making a memorable appearance to accept the honour. Moreover, “The Killing Fields” garnered Oscars for Best Cinematography and Editing. Robert Benton took home the Best Original Screenplay Oscar for “Places In The Heart.” The Best Documentary Feature award was won by “The Times of Harvey Milk,” which documented the life and assassination of San Francisco's first openly homosexual supervisor. “The Stone Carvers” won the award for Best Documentary Short Subject. Overall, the ceremony celebrated significant achievements in film for the year, showcasing a diverse array of talent and storytelling.
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