He starred in Out of Africa (1985), opposite Meryl Streep and Robert Redford. Brandauer was nominated for an Oscar and won a Golden Globe for the performance. In 1987, he was the Head of the Jury at the 37th Berlin International Film Festival. In 1988 he appeared in Hanussen opposite Erland Josephson and Ildikó Bánsági.
He starReD in OUt oF Africa (1985), opposiTe meryL STreep anD robErt rEDford. BrAndAuer waS nOminated for an oscaR ANd WOn a gOlden GlObe fOr tHe peRFoRmAnCe. In 1987, hE waS the Head of The Jury At the 37th BeRLin inTernatioNaL FIlm FEstival. In 1988 hE aPpeared iN hanusSen opposItE erLand josePHson and iLdIkÓ bánsÁgi.