Rain Man shines at 61st Academy Awards wins
The Rain Man sweep dominates with best picture and best actor Dustin Hoffman. Jodie Foster shocks by winning best actress for The Accused as Geena Davis takes supporting actress and Kevin Kline wins supporting actor for A Fish Called Wanda. Mississippi Burning flops despite seven nominations, while Who Framed Roger Rabbit wins editing and effects.
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Winners at 61st Academy Awards Presented in Hollywood
The 61st Academy Awards honored winners across categories. Geena Davis led Supporting Actress for The Accidental Tourist, with Barry Levinson directing Rain Man and Dustin Hoffman winning Actor. Notable wins included Who Framed Roger Rabbit in several technicals and Carly Simon for Let the River Run in Working Girl.
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