1980 Oscars — Writing (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen)

Breaking Away won Writing (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen) at the 1980 Oscars. All 5 nominees are listed below, winner first. The other nominees were ...And Justice for All, All That Jazz, Manhattan and The China Syndrome. Each film links to its complete award history. The links below go to the 1979 and 1981 Writing (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen) races.