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Oscars

posted 10 years ago by shepardjessica-1
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I would have given BONNIE AND CLYDE quite a few Oscar wins. I would have taken best cinematography away and given it to IN COLD BLOOD. This was the first year where they did not separate black and white & color - it became one award. But, I would have given this film - Best Picture, Director, Actor, Supp. Actor (Hackman), Best Supp. Actress, screenplay, editing, art-set, costumes. That's nine wins - plus Dunaway, Pollard, and cinematography deserved the nominations. 9 out of 12 wins.

[–] rongan 10 years ago

No doubt in my mind it was the Best Picture that year.

I saw it when it was released - different from what we see on DVD and HBO.

I recall the bullet being shown going through the car window before hitting the bank teller. Very realistic - unlike the DVD version.

At least three violent scenes where changed - including the final. Took away some of the impact and shock - I think. I wonder why they did it.

[–] howardkoor 10 years ago

They were robbed of several Oscars!

[–] kkevinn6 10 years ago

shocking that Bonnie and Clyde lost best picture

[–] marvelass 10 years ago

It's shocking that Bonnie and Clyde did not get nominations for Film Editing. The finale alone should've guaranteed it the win. Here were the nominees:

- In the Heat of the Night *WINNER*
- Beach Red
- The Dirty Dozen
- Doctor Dolittle
- Guess Who's Coming to Dinner

I don't know how Dinner managed to get in. The film pretty much played like a play, with the majority of the action taking place inside the house.

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