1997 Academy Awards – Writing (Original Screenplay) Winner and Nominees

Fargo

Ethan Coen

Jerry Lundegaard’s inept crime falls apart due to his and his henchmen’s bungling and the persistent police work of the quite pregnant Marge Gunderson.

Jerry Maguire

Cameron Crowe

Lone Star

John Sayles

Secrets & Lies

Mike Leigh

Shine

Jan Sardi