Moonraker (1979)

Ceremony Year: 1980Category: Best Visual EffectsReleased: 1979

Nominated Talent & Credits

Derek Meddings— Derek Meddings, Paul Wilson, John Evans

Paul Wilson— Derek Meddings, Paul Wilson, John Evans

John Evans— Derek Meddings, Paul Wilson, John Evans

Synopsis / Overview

After Drax Industries' Moonraker space shuttle is hijacked, secret agent James Bond is assigned to investigate, traveling to California to meet the company's owner, the mysterious Hugo Drax. With the help of scientist Dr. Holly Goodhead, Bond soon uncovers Drax's nefarious plans for humanity, all the while fending off an old nemesis, Jaws, and venturing to Venice, Rio, the Amazon...and even outer space.

Historical Academy Record

VISUAL EFFECTS — 52nd Academy Awards (1980)

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