1980 Academy Awards – Actor in a Leading Role Winner and Nominees

Kramer vs. Kramer

Dustin Hoffman

Ted Kramer’s wife leaves him, allowing for a lost bond to be rediscovered between Ted and his son, Billy. But a heated custody battle ensues over the divorced couple’s son, deepening the wounds left by the separation.

…and justice for all.

Al Pacino

All That Jazz

Roy Scheider

Being There

Peter Sellers

The China Syndrome

Jack Lemmon