WINNER

KLAUS KINSKI, AGUIRRE, THE WRATH OF GOD

Klaus Kinski delivers a legendary, manic, and mesmerizing performance as Don Lope de Aguirre in Werner Herzog’s Aguirre, the Wrath of God. Kinski commands the screen with piercing eyes, a distinct physicality.

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1977
LEADING ACTOR

nominees
Dirk Bogarde, Providence
Richard Dreyfuss, Close Encounters of the Third Kind
Bruno Ganz, The American Friend
John Travolta, Saturday Night Fever

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Hadn’t thought about it until just pointed out but this years Leading Actor race being between three men who have played Tom Ripley is such a great coincidence

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WINNER

PETER FINCH, NETWORK

Peter Finch as Howard Beale is just one of those undeniably great cinematic performances that fully deserves it's icon status. He makes a persona of a character into a fascinating investigation and I adore every moment he plays.

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1976
LEADING ACTOR

nominees
Robert De Niro, Taxi Driver
Ben Gazzara, The Killing of Chinese Bookie
Giancarlo Giannini, Seven Beauties
William Holden, Network

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WINNER

JACK NICHOLSON, ONE FLEW OVER THE CUKOO'S NEST

Jack Nicholson who is such a rebellious screen performer is perfect as McMurphy in this classic film. He is abrassive and vulnerable depending on the moment delivering an effective leading turn.

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1975
LEADING ACTOR

nominees
Tim Curry, The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Giancarlo Giannini, Swept Away
Gene Hackman, Night Moves
Al Pacino, Dog Day Afternoon

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