Quinton Tarantino's revenge tale about a freed slave who returns to the plantation to rescue his wife from her sadistic owner earned five Academy Award nominations...
Django Unchained received nominations for Best Picture, Best Supporting Actor for Christoph Waltz, Best Original Screenplay, Best Cinematography and Best Sound Editing.
Oscars watchers were shocked that Samuel Jackson was shut out for Best Supporting actor for his role as the house slave Stephen.
Jamie Foxx and Kerry Washington were also passed over.
