Oscar Night Belongs To 'slumdog'

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Sun, 02/22/2009 - 10:53pm

In a finale that felt as inevitable as that of the film's unlikely hero, "Slumdog" clawed its way to victory, grabbing eight Oscars, including best picture.

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Topics: 81st academy awards academy awards hugh jackman oscars slumdog millionaire

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