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Moonstruck... was one of the few romantic comedies to be nominated for a Best Picture Oscar.

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Norman Jewison
Age: 98
Born: 1926
Born: July 21
Actor
Film Actor
Film Director
Film Producer
Screenwriter
City of Toronto
Oscars
Romantic
Picture
Comedy
Best
Moonstruck
Nominated
Comedies
Oscar

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