1998 Academy Awards – Writing (Adapted Screenplay) Winner and Nominees

L.A. Confidential

Brian Helgeland

As corruption grows in 1950s Los Angeles, three policemen — one strait-laced, one brutal, and one sleazy — investigate a series of murders with their own brand of justice.

Donnie Brasco

Paul Attanasio

The Sweet Hereafter

Atom Egoyan

The Wings of the Dove

Hossein Amini

Wag the Dog

Hilary Henkin