1983 Academy Awards – Writing (Original Screenplay) Winner and Nominees

Gandhi

John Briley

Mohandas K. Gandhi’s character is fully explained as a man of nonviolence. Through his patience, he is able to drive the British out of the subcontinent. And the stubborn nature of Jinnah and his commitment towards Pakistan is portrayed.

An Officer and a Gentleman

Douglas Day Stewart

Diner

Barry Levinson

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

Melissa Mathison

Tootsie

Larry Gelbart