1971 Oscars — Writing (Story and Screenplay--based on factual material or material not previously published or produced)

Patton won Writing (Story and Screenplay--based on factual material or material not previously published or produced) at the 1971 Oscars. All 5 nominees are listed below, winner first. The other nominees were Five Easy Pieces, Joe, Love Story and My Night at Maud's. Each film links to its complete award history. The links below go to the 1972 Writing (Story and Screenplay--based on factual material or material not previously published or produced) race.