Kramer vs. Kramer
5Wins9NomsDirected by Robert Benton
Synopsis
Ted Kramer is a career man for whom his work comes before his family. His wife Joanna cannot take this anymore, so she decides to leave him. Ted is now faced with the tasks of housekeeping and taking care of himself and their young son Billy.
Awards
52nd Academy Awards· 1980
- Actor in a Leading RoleDustin HoffmanWon
- Actress in a Supporting RoleMeryl StreepWon
- Best PictureStanley R. JaffeWon
- DirectingRobert BentonWon
- Writing (Adapted)Avery Corman, Robert BentonWon
- Actor in a Supporting RoleJustin Henry
- Actress in a Supporting RoleJane Alexander
- CinematographyNéstor Almendros
- Film EditingJerry Greenberg
Details
Cast
Dustin Hoffman Won 
Meryl Streep Won 
Jane AlexanderNominated
Justin HenryNominated
Howard Duff
George Coe
JoBeth Williams
Bill Moor
Howland Chamberlain- JJack Ramage