Quiz: What film nabbed the most Oscars without winning best picture?

November 13, 2009 | 7:18 am

All of these flicks reaped at least five Oscars but did not bag the biggie. Which movie received the most Academy Awards (eight) among all also-rans? To see the answer, click here.

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ANSWER: "Cabaret" (1972) won eight Oscars, including best director (Bob Fosse) and actress (Liza Minnelli), but lost best picture to "The Godfather." "A Place in the Sun" (1951) reaped six and lost best pic to "An American in Paris." "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woof?" (1966) claimed five and lost the top race to "A Man for All Seasons." "Star Wars" (1977) won six and lost best pic to "Annie Hall." "Saving Private Ryan" (1998) nailed five and lost the big battle to "Shakespeare in Love."

Personally, I agree with the best-pic victories of "The Godfather" and "Shakespeare in Love." I think "A Place in the Sun," "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" and "Star Wars" waz robbed! What do you think? Click the "Comments" link below.

Photo credits: 20th Century Fox, Paramount, Warner Bros., Allied Artists

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