1998 Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards

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24th LAFCA Awards
DateDecember 1998
Highlights
Best Picture Saving Private Ryan

The 24th Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards, honoring the best in film for 1998, were voted on in December 1998. The awards were presented Jan. 20 1999 at the Bel Age Hotel. [1] [2]

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References

  1. King, Susan (13 December 1998). "'Saving Private Ryan' Tops L.A. Critics List". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 28 December 2017.
  2. "'Pvt. Ryan' wins major prize". NY Daily News. 15 December 1998. Retrieved 28 December 2017.