Best Actor 1984: Results

5. Jeff Bridges in Star Man- Star Man is a character that never amount to much, Bridges plays him in the same dull unemotional way throughout the film.

4. Sam Waterson in The Killing Fields- Sam Waterson is excellent at being just a normal man who struggles to deal with the extreme situations facing him in Cambodia. Always realistic and always rings an honest note in this performance.

3. Albert Finney in Under the Volcano- Finney is very good as the alcoholic consul, showing his degradation from his drinking perfectly. I wish the film had served Finney better because I think that his performance could have lasted an even greater impression.

2. Tom Hulce in Amadeus- Hulce is very good as Mozart showing the lively nature of his character well but also his genius. He is particularly strong in showing Mozart's slow deterioration and loss of happiness.

1. F. Murray Abraham in Amadeus- Abraham is simply astounding form beginning to end in one of the finest pieces of acting I have ever seen. Abraham excels at every risk he tries and creates a complex and incredibly memorable character in Antonio Salieri.

Deserving Performances:
Robert De Niro in Once Upon a Time in America