Awards and nominations of Close Encounters of the Third Kind 1977

Best Achievement in Cinematography

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Special Achievement Award

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Best Achievement in Visual Effects

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Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Score)

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Best Achievement in Production Design

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Best Sound

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Best Achievement in Directing

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Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role

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Best Achievement in Film Editing

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Best Motion Picture - Drama

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Best Screenplay - Motion Picture

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Best Original Score

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Best Director

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Best Production Design/Art Direction

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Best Film

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Best Supporting Actor

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Best Cinematography

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Best Sound

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Best Direction

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Best Screenplay

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Best Film Editing

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Anthony Asquith Award for Film Music

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