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1997 Legacy: The “English Patient” Dominance

Why did it win 9 Oscars? To prove that if you make a movie long enough, the Academy voters will eventually give you trophies just so they can go home and take a nap.

Part of the 42 Oscars Jokes: The 1997 “Titanic, Tiaras & King of the World” Edition archive. Historically Verified

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