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9th Directors Guild of America Awards 1956

The 9th Directors Guild of America Awards celebrated outstanding directorial achievements in film and television for the year 1956. Presented in 1957, the ceremony recognized excellence in directing with one winner in the Feature Film category along with several distinguished nominees.

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Highlights of 9th Directors Guild of America Awards 1956 – Best Moments, Winners, Speeches & Red Carpet Recap

Relive the most iconic moments from the 9th Directors Guild of America Awards 1956. Explore top wins, emotional speeches, surprise victories, red carpet fashion, and viral highlights from the 1956 ceremony.


Total movie nominations

5

Total movie wins

1

Total people nominations

5

Total people wins

1

The King and I Giant

Most recognized genres

Drama

Drama

3 nominations 1 win
Western

Western

2 nominations 1 win
Adventure

Adventure

2 nominations 0 win

Most Nominations

Walter Lang

1 nomination

All Feature Film Winners and Nominees – 9th Directors Guild of America Awards 1956

Explore the full list of winners and nominees for the Feature Film category at the 9th Directors Guild of America Awards 1956. Find out which films and performances earned critical acclaim in this prestigious awards category.


All Winners and Nominees – Full 9th Directors Guild of America Awards Awards 1956 Category Breakdown

Explore the complete list of winners and nominees from the 9th Directors Guild of America Awards Awards 1956. Browse every award category including Best Picture, Best Director, acting honors, technical awards, and more – all in one place.

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