Which 1977 romantic comedy directed by Woody Allen won Best Picture?

Which 1977 romantic comedy directed by Woody Allen won Best Picture? The answer is Annie Hall.

Released in 1977, Annie Hall stars Woody Allen as Alvy Singer, a New York comedian reflecting on his relationship with the title character, played by Diane Keaton. Allen co-wrote the screenplay with Marshall Brickman, and the film marked a shift from Allen’s earlier farces toward more personal, formally inventive comedy-drama.

At the 50th Academy Awards in 1978, Annie Hall won four Oscars: Best Picture, Best Director for Allen, Best Actress for Keaton, and Best Original Screenplay for Allen and Brickman. It was also nominated for the other major acting award, making it one of the relatively rare comedies to contend strongly across the “Big Five” categories.

A common mix-up is Manhattan, another celebrated Allen film, but Manhattan was released in 1979 and did not win Best Picture. The film’s title refers to Diane Keaton’s character, whose distinctive fashion and mannerisms helped make the performance iconic.