This year all the actors-winners of "Oscar", with the exception of Jason Robards, who plays the role of the second plan in the film "All the President's men", played in one film "Network".
Peter Finch, awarded for the main male role, was very keen to get "Oscar" and tried to promote this picture in the Academy awards. Unfortunately, he died before the announcement of the nominees. The statue took his widow.
Lina wertmuller became the first female Director nominated in the category "Best Director"