1979 Oscars — Writing (Screenplay--based on material from another medium)

Midnight Express won Writing (Screenplay--based on material from another medium) at the 1979 Oscars. All 5 nominees are listed below, winner first. The other nominees were Bloodbrothers, California Suite, Heaven Can Wait and Same Time, Next Year. Each film links to its complete award history. The links below go to the 1978 and 1980 Writing (Screenplay--based on material from another medium) races.