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Movies: 20 movies that dominated the Oscars

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Ben Hur

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Ben Hur set the record for 11 Oscar wins in 1960.
2

Gone with the Wind

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Gone with the Wind's epic romanticism won it eight Academy Awards and a pair of honorary Oscars.
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3

West Side Story

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West Side Story is the biggest Oscar-winning musical with 10 wins.
4

The English Patient

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The English Patient won nine Academy Awards after picking up nods in 12 categories.
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5

The Last Emperor

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The Last Emperor is the most successful foreign language film with nine Academy Award wins.
6

My Fair Lady

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My Fair Lady charmed Oscar votes to win eight awards in 1965.
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7

On the Waterfront

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On the Waterfront's eight Academy Awards included a first 'Best Actor' win for Marlon Brando.
8

Cabaret

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Cabaret won eight Oscars despite its failure to gain a 'Best Picture' nomination.
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9

Amadeus

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Amadeus's eight Oscars included 'Best Actor' for F Murray Abraham and Best Director for Milos Foreman.
10

From Here to Eternity

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From Here to Eternity swept to victory at the 1954 Oscars with eight wins.
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11

Slumdog Millionaire

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Slumdog Millionaire picked up eight Oscars from its 10 nominations.
12

Lawrence of Arabia

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Lawrence of Arabia won seven Oscars out of the 10 it was nominated for.
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13

Out Of Africa

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Out of Africa bagged seven Oscars in 1986.
14

Dances with Wolves

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Dances with Wolves landed Kevin Costner a directing Oscar and six other Academy Awards.
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15

Shakespeare in Love

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Shakespeare in Love emerged victorious in 1999 with seven wins from 13 nominations.
16

Schindler's List

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Schindler's List's seven Oscars included a long-overdue 'Best Director' gong for Steven Spielberg.
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