Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977)
Directed by Steven Spielberg
Genres - Drama, Mystery, Action, Adventure, Science Fiction, Thriller |
Sub-Genres - Adventure Drama, Psychological Sci-Fi |
Release Date - Nov 16, 1977 (USA) |
Run Time - 137 min. |
Countries - United Kingdom, United States |
MPAA Rating - PG
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Academy Awards
Year | Nominee | Category | Won/Nominated |
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1977 | Best Achievement in Art Direction | Nominated | |
1977 | Best Achievement in Cinematography | Won | |
1977 | Best Achievement in Directing | Nominated | |
1977 | Best Achievement in Film Editing | Nominated | |
1977 | Best Achievement in Music (Original Score) | Nominated | |
1977 | Best Achievement in Sound | Nominated | |
1977 | Best Achievement in Visual Effects | Nominated | |
1977 | Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role | Nominated | |
1977 | Special Achievement Award (Sound Effects Editing) | Won |
BAFTA Film Awards
Year | Nominee | Category | Won/Nominated |
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1979 | Best Cinematography | Nominated | |
1979 | Best Direction | Nominated | |
1979 |
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Best Film | Nominated |
1979 | Best Film Editing | Nominated | |
1979 | Best Production Design | Won | |
1979 | Best Screenplay | Nominated | |
1979 | Best Soundtrack | Nominated | |
1979 | Best Supporting Actor | Nominated | |
1979 |
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The Anthony Asquith Award for Original Film Music | Nominated |
Directors Guild of America Awards
Year | Nominee | Category | Won/Nominated |
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1977 | Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film | Nominated |
Golden Globe Awards
Year | Nominee | Category | Won/Nominated |
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1978 | Best Director - Motion Picture | Nominated | |
1978 |
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Best Motion Picture - Drama | Nominated |
1978 |
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Best Original Score - Motion Picture | Nominated |
1978 | Best Screenplay - Motion Picture | Nominated |
Grammy Awards
Year | Nominee | Category | Won/Nominated |
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1978 | Best Album Of Original Score Written For A Motion Picture Or A Television Special | Won |
Writers Guild Awards
Year | Nominee | Category | Won/Nominated |
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1978 | Original Drama | Nominated |