Which film earned Zinnemann his first Academy Award?
Benjy
High Noon
The Search
Oklahoma!
Answer
Zinnemann's first Academy Award was for Best Director for the film Benjy in 1951. The film was about a young boy who was deaf, blind, and mute, and his family's struggles to care for him. It was a critically acclaimed film, and Zinnemann's direction was praised for its sensitivity and insight.
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