Fox
Oscar Nominations: 5
Picture, produced by Peter Yates
Director: Peter Yates
Screenplay (Original): Steve Tesich
Supporting Actress: Barbara Barrie
Scoring: Patrick Williams
Oscar Awards: 1
Screenplay
Oscar Context
In 1979, “Kramer Vs. Kramer” swept most of the important Oscars, Best Picture, Director, Actor (Dustin Hoffman), and Supporting Actress (Meryl Streep). The Scoring Oscar went to Ralph Burns for “All That Jazz.”