Actor Michael Caine received the Oscar as as Best Supporting Actor in 1986 for his role in which Woody Allen film?

In the critically acclaimed 1986 ensemble dramedy *Hannah and Her Sisters*, Michael Caine delivered a memorable performance as Elliot, the conflicted husband of the title character. Throughout the film, which unfolds between three family Thanksgiving dinners, Elliot grapples with his intense, secret infatuation with his wife's sister, Lee, played by Barbara Hershey. His portrayal of a man torn between loyalty and illicit passion was a standout element in a film celebrated for its complex and realistic depiction of family dynamics.

This nuanced role earned Caine his first-ever Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. Famously, however, Caine was not present at the ceremony to accept the statuette. He was contractually obligated to be in the Bahamas filming his role in *Jaws: The Revenge*, a movie that would go on to be a critical and commercial disaster. Caine has since expressed regret for missing his first Oscar win, but noted that the paycheck for the B-movie helped him buy a new house for his mother.

Caine's win was part of a major sweep for the film at the 59th Academy Awards. The movie also took home Oscars for Best Original Screenplay for writer-director Woody Allen and Best Supporting Actress for Dianne Wiest, who played Hannah's neurotic sister Holly. The film's success cemented its place as one of the most acclaimed works of the 1980s.