Awards and nominations of The Color Purple 1985

Best Achievement in Makeup and Hairstyling

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Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role

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Best Motion Picture of the Year

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Best Achievement in Costume Design

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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 Achievement in Cinematography

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

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Best Adapted Screenplay

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Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role

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Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role

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Best Actress - Drama

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Best Motion Picture - Drama

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Best Actress in a Supporting Role - Motion Picture

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Best Original Score

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Best Director

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Best Screenplay (Adapted)

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