Best Original Screenplay1983 Film Fan Awards55th Academy Awards
Best Original Screenplay Nominee
Diner (1982)
Nominated Talent & Credits
Barry Levinson— Barry Levinson
Synopsis / Overview
Set in 1959, Diner shows how five young men resist their adulthood and seek refuge in their beloved Diner. The mundane, childish, and titillating details of their lives are shared. But the golden moments pass, and the men shoulder their responsibilities, leaving the Diner behind.
Historical Academy Record
WRITING (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen) — 55th Academy Awards (1983)
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