15 Apr 1971
The 43rd Academy Awards were presented April 15, 1971 at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles. There was no host.
It was during this ceremony that George C. Scott became the first actor to reject an Oscar, claiming that the Academy Awards were "a two-hour meat parade, a public display with contrived suspense for economic reasons."Marlon Brando would do the same thing two years later, claiming Hollywood's mistreatment towards...
George C. Scott Events
| 1961 Sep 25 |
"The Hustler" Is Released
The Hustler is a 1961 American drama film. It tells the story of small-time pool hustler "Fast Eddie" Felson and his desire to prove himself the best player in the country by beating lege...
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| 1964 Jan 29 |
"Dr. Strangelove" Is Released
Dr. Strangelove, or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (commonly known as Dr. Strangelove) is a 1964 American/British black comedy film directed by Stanley Kubrick, starrin...
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| 1968 Jun 10 |
"Petulia" Is Released
Petulia (1968) is a British drama film directed by Richard Lester. The screenplay by Lawrence B. Marcus is based on the novel Me and the Arch Kook Petulia by John Haase. It was listed to ...
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| 1970 Apr 2 |
"Patton" Is Released
Patton (UK: Patton: Lust for Glory) is a 1970 biographical war film about U.S. General George S. Patton during World War II. It stars George C. Scott, Karl Malden, Michael Bates, and Karl...
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| 1971 Apr 15 |
43rd Academy Awards
The 43rd Academy Awards were presented April 15, 1971 at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles. There was no host.
It was during this ceremony that George C. Scott became the firs...
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