The Oscar for Best Picture in 2013 was awarded to "Argo," directed by Ben Affleck. The film is based on the true story of a CIA operative who leads a mission to rescue six American hostages in Iran during the 1979 crisis. "Argo" received critical acclaim for its direction, screenplay, and performances, and it won a total of three Academy Awards that night.
All the King's Men won the Oscar for Best Picture in 1949.
Oliver! won the Oscar for Best Picture in 1968.
The Sting won the Oscar for Best Picture in 1973.
An American in Paris won the Oscar for Best Picture in 1951.
No Country for Old Men won the Oscar for Best Picture in 2007.
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All the King's Men won the Oscar for Best Picture in 1949.
Oliver! won the Oscar for Best Picture in 1968.
On the Waterfront won the Oscar for Best Picture in 1954.
The Sting won the Oscar for Best Picture in 1973.
An American in Paris won the Oscar for Best Picture in 1951.
Gentleman's Agreement won the Oscar for Best Picture in 1947.
Grand Hotel won the Oscar for Best Picture in 1931.
Lawrence of Arabia won the Oscar for Best Picture in 1962.
Mrs. Miniver won the Oscar for Best Picture in 1942.
The Lost Weekend won the Oscar for Best Picture in 1945.
A Man for All Seasons won the Oscar for Best Picture in 1966.