Rain Man, American dramatic film, released in 1988 and starring Tom Cruise and Dustin Hoffman, that was a hit with both critics and audiences and won four Academy Awards, including that for best picture, as well as two Golden Globe Awards, including that for best drama.

Did anyone win an Oscar for Rainman?

Rain Man, American dramatic film, released in 1988 and starring Tom Cruise and Dustin Hoffman, that was a hit with both critics and audiences and won four Academy Awards, including that for best picture, as well as two Golden Globe Awards, including that for best drama.

Has any Indian film got Oscar?

Resul Pookutty – Best Sound Mixing He is an Indian film sound designer, sound editor, and audio mixer. He received an Oscar for his work in the Oscar-winning film Slumdog Millionaire at the 81st Academy Awards in 2009. He won the award along with Ian Tapp and Richard Pryke.

Did Purple Rain Song win an Oscar?

Along with the music’s success on its own, Purple Rain (the movie) won at the Academy Awards. Prince took home the Oscar for Best Original Song Score at the March 1985 event. “This is very unbelievable,” the artist said when he accepted the award. “I could’ve never imagined this in my wildest dreams.”

Is Rain Man autistic?

He learns that the money is being directed to a local mental institution, where he meets his elder brother, Raymond, of whom he was unaware his whole life. Raymond has autism and savant syndrome and adheres to strict routines.

What car did Tom Cruise Drive in Rain Man?

1949 Buick Roadmaster
27. “It became a character. Dustin, Tom Cruise and the ’49 Buick. In essence, the car had ‘third billing’.” Hoffman’s character, Raymond, describes the car in the movie, in his character’s idiosyncratic rapid-fire delivery: “It’s a 1949 Buick Roadmaster straight eight, fireball eight.

Why Slumdog Millionaire won an Oscar?

Directed by Danny Boyle, Slumdog Millionaire received 10 nominations at the 81st Academy Awards, out of which the film bagged eight trophies. The film also won the Oscar for best film, direction, adapted screenplay, cinematography, editing and sound mixing for Resul Pookutty.

How many Grammy Awards did Prince win for the movie Purple Rain?

Prince landed two wins in 1985 for that universally beloved LP, including the Duo or Group With Vocals category and a nod for soundtracking the film of the same name.