1968 Oscars — Writing (Screenplay--based on material from another medium)

In the Heat of the Night won Writing (Screenplay--based on material from another medium) at the 1968 Oscars. All 5 nominees are listed below, winner first. The other nominees were Cool Hand Luke, In Cold Blood, The Graduate and Ulysses. Each film links to its complete award history. The links below go to the 1967 and 1969 Writing (Screenplay--based on material from another medium) races.