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Raiders of the Lost Ark, On Golden Pond, Reds, Atlantic City

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Chariots of Fire beat out Reds, On Golden Pond, Ragtime, and Atlantic City for the Best Picture Oscar. Reds was the pre-ceremony favourite to win.

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