Who won an Oscar for Bridge on the River Kwai?

Who won an Oscar for Bridge on the River Kwai?

The epic World War II film won 7 Oscars including Best Actor for Alec Guinness and Best Director for David Lean.

Did Patton win best picture?

Patton won seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Original Screenplay. Scott also won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of General Patton, but declined to accept the award.

Was the bridge on the River Kwai really blown up?

The real bridge on the River Kwai was never destroyed, not even damaged. It still stands on the edge of the Thai jungle about three miles from this peaceful town and it has become something of a tourist attraction. The bridge was erected by Allied pris oners during the Japanese occupation of Thailand in World War II.

Was the bridge on the River Kwai based on a true story?

The film “The Bridge on the River Kwai” dramatized the WWII story of the Thailand-Burma Railway, yet it was largely fictional. Over 65,000 Allied P.O.W.s battled torture, starvation, and disease to hack the 255-mile railway out of harsh jungle for the Japanese.

What happened at the 30th Academy Awards 1958?

30th Academy Awards. The 30th Academy Awards ceremony was held on March 26, 1958, to honor the best films of 1957. The Oscar for Best Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium was awarded to Pierre Boulle for The Bridge on the River Kwai, despite the fact that he did not know English.

What films were nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars 2016?

The other films nominated for best picture were “The Big Short,” “Bridge of Spies,” “Brooklyn,” “The Martian,” “Room” and “Spotlight.” The complete list of winners and nominees is below. Oscars 2016: Live updates from the Academy Awards

Who has had the most unsuccessful Academy Awards nominations?

Peyton Place also set the record for most unsuccessful acting nominations with five; this record has been tied once, by Tom Jones at the 36th Academy Awards . This was the first time all five Best Picture nominations were nominated for Best Director.

What happened at the Oscars 2016?

The cast of Best Picture winner “Spotlight” takes a selfie backstage at the 88th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre. Actress Stacey Dash speaks onstage during the 88th Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre on Feb. 28, 2016. Michael Keaton and the cast and producers of “Spotlight” celebrate after winning the Oscar for best picture.