Hollywood 1959: Great Film Year–Foreign Language

1959: World's Great Film Year–Foreign Language Films

Oscar Movies: Operation Petticoat (1959)

Starring Cary Grant anf Tony Curtis, Blake Edwards' popular military comedy received one Oscar nomination, for Story and Screenplay (Original) by Paul King and Joseph Stone; Stanley Shapiro and Maurice Richlin.

 

 

Oscar Movies: In America (2003)

“In America,” Jim Sheridan's 1980s immigration drama, was nominated for thre Oscars, including Best Actress for Samantha Morton.

Oscar Movies: Untouchables, The (1987)

De Palma's stylish crime-gangster was nominated for four Oscars, winning Supporting Actor for Sean Connery.

Oscar Movies: What Ever Happened to Baby Jane (1962)

Robert Aldrich's horror Gothic received five Oscar Nominations, including Best Actress for Bette Davis (her tenth and last nod), winning one award.