1998 Oscars — Writing (Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published)

L.A. Confidential won Writing (Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published) at the 1998 Oscars. All 5 nominees are listed below, winner first. The other nominees were Donnie Brasco, The Sweet Hereafter, The Wings of the Dove and Wag the Dog. Each film links to its complete award history. The links below go to the 1997 and 1999 Writing (Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published) races.