Крестный отец Brando did not attend the ceremony, choosing instead to have himself represented by Sacheen Littlefeather (a.k.a. Maria Cruz), a Native American Californian actress. She clarified that Brando respectfully refused the award due to the poor treatment of American Indians in entertainment, as well as the recent Wounded Knee Incident. After several jeers were drowned out by applause, Littlefeather further stated that she hoped she had not intruded and that "our hearts and understandings will meet with love and generosity".
Крестный отец Pacino did not attend the ceremony in protest of perceived category fraud. As his performance reflected greater screen time than that of his co-star Marlon Brando, Pacino believed he should have received a nomination for Best Actor in a Leading Role.
Anthony Powell Anthony Powell couldn't attend the awards ceremony, as he was working on Papillon (1973) in London, England. George Cukor, the film's director, accepted the award on his behalf.
Charles Chaplin, Ray Rasch, Larry Russell The film was not released in Los Angeles until 1972. Under the Academy rules at the time, this permitted it to be eligible despite being 20 years old.
Победитель
Все номинанты
7.1
Приключения ПосейдонаThe Poseidon Adventure
John Williams
7.0
Леди поет блюзLady Sings the Blues
Gil Askey
Man of La ManchaMan of La Mancha
Laurence Rosenthal
7.0
ВидениеImages
John Williams
8.8
Крестный отецThe Godfather
Nino Rota Withdrawn, ineligible: reused Fortunella score; replaced by a nomination for "Sleuth"
