1981 – Warren Beatty’s “Reds” debuted on this day. Beatty starred in, wrote, and directed the Russian Revolution epic, earning Oscar nominations in all three categories, while winning his first statue for Best Director. It remains his only competitive Academy Award after receiving 14 nominations, though he was honored with the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award in 2000.

1981 – Warren Beatty’s “Reds” debuted on this day. Beatty starred in, wrote, and directed the Russian Revolution epic, earning Oscar nominations in all three categories, while winning his first statue for Best Director. It remains his only competitive Academy Award after receiving 14 nominations, though he was honored with the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award in 2000.