7th Saturn Awards

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7th Saturn Awards
DateJuly 26, 1980
Site California, U.S.
Highlights
Most awards Alien
Love at First Bite
Time After Time (3)
Most nominations Star Trek: The Motion Picture (10)

The 7th Saturn Awards, honoring the best in science fiction, fantasy and horror film in 1979, were held on July 26, 1980.

Contents

Winners and nominees

Below is a complete list of nominees and winners. Winners are highlighted in bold.

Film awards

Best Science Fiction Film Best Fantasy Film
Best Horror Film Best Foreign Film
Best Film Produced for Under $1,000,000
Best Actor Best Actress
Best Supporting Actor Best Supporting Actress
Best Director Best Writing
Best Music Best Costumes
Best Make-up Best Special Effects

Special awards

Hall of Fame

Life Career Award

George Pal Memorial Award

Outstanding Achievement to the Academy

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