1989 ceremony · films of 1988
The 61st Oscars
103 nominations in 23 categories.
Nominations and wins
The night's big films
4 of 8
3 of 7
1 of 7
3 of 6
1 of 6
0 of 5
Winners first
Every category
Best Picture
- Mark Johnson, Producer
- Norma Heyman and Hank Moonjean, Producers
- Frederick Zollo and Robert F. Colesberry, Producers
- Douglas Wick, Producer
Best Director
Best Actor
- Dustin Hoffman · Raymond Babbitt
- Gene Hackman · Anderson
- Max von Sydow · Lasse Karlsson
- Edward James Olmos · Jaime Escalante
Best Actress
- Jodie Foster · Sarah Tobias
- Meryl Streep · Lindy
- Glenn Close · Marquise de Merteuil
- Sigourney Weaver · Dian Fossey
- Melanie Griffith · Tess McGill
Best Supporting Actor
- Alec Guinness · William Dorrit
- Dean Stockwell · Tony 'the Tiger' Russo
- River Phoenix · Danny Pope
Best Supporting Actress
- Geena Davis · Muriel
- Michelle Pfeiffer · Madame de Tourvel
- Frances McDormand · Mrs. Pell
- Sigourney Weaver · Katharine Parker
- Joan Cusack · Cyn
Best Original Screenplay
Announced as Writing (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen)
Best Adapted Screenplay
Announced as Writing (Screenplay Based On Material From Another Medium)
Best International Feature
Announced as Foreign Language Film
Denmark
India- Belgium
Best Documentary Feature
- Bruce Weber and Nan Bush, Producers
- Ginny Durrin, Producer
Best Cinematography
Best Film Editing
Best Production Design
Art Direction: Albert Brenner; Set Decoration: Garrett Lewis- Art Direction: Ida Random; Set Decoration: Linda DeScenna
Art Direction: Dean Tavoularis; Set Decoration: Armin Ganz- Art Direction: Elliot Scott; Set Decoration: Peter Howitt
Best Costume Design
Best Makeup and Hairstyling
Announced as Makeup
Best Original Score
Best Original Song
- Working Girl · Let The River RunMusic and Lyric by Carly Simon
Bagdad Cafe · Calling YouMusic and Lyric by Bob Telson- Buster · Two HeartsMusic by Lamont Dozier; Lyric by Phil Collins
Best Sound
Announced as Sound
Best Sound Editing
Announced as Sound Effects Editing
Best Visual Effects
Dennis Muren, Michael McAlister, Phil Tippett, Chris Evans
Best Documentary Short
- Lise Yasui and Ann Tegnell, Producers
- Nancy Hale and Meg Partridge, Producers
- Karen Goodman, Producer
Best Animated Short
Best Live Action Short
Not competitive
Honorary and special awards
Honorary Award
- Eastman Kodak Company
To Eastman Kodak Company in recognition of the company's fundamental contributions to the art of motion pictures during the first century of film history.
- The National Film Board of Canada
To the National Film Board of Canada in recognition of its 50th anniversary and its dedicated commitment to originate artistic, creative and technological activity and excellence in every area of film making.
Gordon E. Sawyer Award
- Gordon Henry Cook
Gordon Henry Cook
Special Achievement Award
To Richard Williams for the animation direction of Who Framed Roger Rabbit.