Out of Africa and Witness Win Writing Awards: 1986 Oscars
Kurt Luedtke wins the Oscar for Writing (Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium) for Out of Africa, and Earl W. Wallace, William Kelley and Pamela Wallace win the Oscar for Writing (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen) for Witness at the 58th Academy Awards. Larry Gelbart presents the awards; hosted by Alan Alda.
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