Writing (Original Screenplay)

1971 Academy Awards - Writing (Original Screenplay) WinnerPattonFrancis Ford CoppolaThe World War II phase of the career of controversial American general George S. Patton.Amazon1971 Academy Awards - Writing (Original Screenplay) NomineesFive Easy PiecesBob RafelsonAmazonJoeNorman WexlerAmazonLove StoryErich SegalAmazonMy Night at Maud'sÉric RohmerAmazon

1980 Academy Awards - Writing (Original Screenplay) WinnerBreaking AwaySteve TesichA small-town boy obsessed with the Italian cycling team vies for the affections of a college girl.Amazon1980 Academy Awards - Writing (Original Screenplay) Nominees...and justice for all.Valerie CurtinAmazonAll That JazzRobert Alan AurthurAmazonManhattanWoody AllenAmazonThe China SyndromeMike GrayAmazon

1979 Academy Awards - Writing (Original Screenplay) WinnerComing HomeNancy DowdA woman whose husband is fighting in Vietnam falls in love with another man who suffered a paralyzing combat injury there.Amazon1979 Academy Awards - Writing (Original Screenplay) NomineesAn Unmarried WomanPaul MazurskyAmazonAutumn SonataIngmar BergmanAmazonInteriorsWoody AllenAmazonThe Deer HunterMichael CiminoAmazon

1978 Academy Awards - Writing (Original Screenplay) WinnerAnnie HallWoody AllenNeurotic New York comedian Alvy Singer falls in love with the ditzy Annie Hall.Amazon1978 Academy Awards - Writing (Original Screenplay) NomineesStar Wars: Episode IV - A New HopeGeorge LucasAmazonThe Goodbye GirlNeil SimonAmazonThe Late ShowRobert BentonAmazonThe Turning PointArthur LaurentsAmazon

1977 Academy Awards - Writing (Original Screenplay) WinnerNetworkPaddy ChayefskyA television network cynically exploits a deranged former anchor's ravings and revelations about the news media for its own profit.Amazon1977 Academy Awards - Writing (Original Screenplay) NomineesCousin cousineJean-Charles TacchellaAmazonRockySylvester StalloneAmazonSeven BeautiesLina WertmüllerAmazonThe FrontWalter BernsteinAmazon

1976 Academy Awards - Writing (Original Screenplay) WinnerDog Day AfternoonFrank PiersonA man robs a bank to pay for his lover's operation, which turns into a hostage situation and a media circus.Amazon1976 Academy Awards - Writing (Original Screenplay) NomineesAmarcordFederico FelliniAmazonAnd Now My LoveClaude LelouchAmazonLies My Father Told MeTed AllanAmazonShampooRobert TowneAmazon

1975 Academy Awards - Writing (Original Screenplay) WinnerChinatownRobert TowneA private detective hired to expose an adulterer finds himself caught up in a web of deceit, corruption, and murder.Amazon1975 Academy Awards - Writing (Original Screenplay) NomineesAlice Doesn't Live Here AnymoreRobert GetchellAmazonDay for NightFrançois TruffautAmazonHarry and TontoPaul MazurskyAmazonThe ConversationFrancis Ford CoppolaAmazon

1974 Academy Awards - Writing (Original Screenplay) WinnerThe StingDavid S. WardTwo grifters team up to pull off the ultimate con.Amazon1974 Academy Awards - Writing (Original Screenplay) NomineesA Touch of ClassMelvin FrankAmazonAmerican GraffitiGeorge LucasAmazonCries & WhispersIngmar BergmanAmazonSave the TigerSteve ShaganAmazon

1973 Academy Awards - Writing (Original Screenplay) WinnerThe CandidateJeremy LarnerBill McKay is a candidate for the U.S. Senate from California. He has no hope of winning, so he is willing to tweak the establishment.Amazon1973 Academy Awards - Writing (Original Screenplay) NomineesLady Sings the BluesTerence McCloyAmazonMurmur of the HeartLouis MalleAmazonThe Discreet Charm of the BourgeoisieLuis BuñuelAmazonYoung WinstonCarl ForemanAmazon

1972 Academy Awards - Writing (Original Screenplay) WinnerThe HospitalPaddy ChayefskyAn over-burdened doctor struggles to find meaning in his life while a murderer stalks the halls of his hospital.Amazon1972 Academy Awards - Writing (Original Screenplay) NomineesInvestigation of a Citizen Above SuspicionElio PetriAmazonKluteAndy LewisAmazonSummer of '42Herman RaucherAmazonSunday Bloody SundayPenelope GilliattAmazon