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Year: 1982 (55th) Academy Awards

Category: Cinematography

Film Title: Gandhi

Winner: Billy Williams, Ronnie Taylor (Taylor not present)

Presenter: Michael Keaton, Nastassia Kinski

Date & Venue: April 11, 1983; Dorothy Chandler Pavilion

BILLY WILLIAMS:
I'm very happy to share this great honor with my good friend Ronnie Taylor and to also share it with our superb camera crews, grips and electricians, Indian and British, who, working in harmony, shot this unique film. And I especially thank my wife Anne* for her love and her support. Thank you.

[*Spelling not confirmed.]

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[Note: All winners are present except where noted; NOT all winners may have spoken.]

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