Last time, we looked at the Best Picture contenders. Now, 10 guys whose performances just might put Oscar gold in their hands in February.

The Frontrunner
Frank Langella, Frost/Nixon
Why he deserves it: Reprising his Tony-winning role, Langella is resplendent as Richard M. Nixon, who, as Rolling Stones’s Peter Travers says, is “stripped of his tricks by an actor who cuts deep and leaves bruises.” Langella embodies the former president with both resolve and regrets, a true marvel to watch onscreen.
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