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31st Directors Guild of America Awards
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31st Directors Guild of America Awards 1979

The Directors Guild of America Awards honor outstanding directorial achievements in film and television. The 31st edition, held on March 10, 1979, celebrated films from 1978 with feature film nominees announced in February 1979.

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Highlights of 31st Directors Guild of America Awards 1979 – Best Moments, Winners, Speeches & Red Carpet Recap

Relive the most iconic moments from the 31st Directors Guild of America Awards 1979. Explore top wins, emotional speeches, surprise victories, red carpet fashion, and viral highlights from the 1979 ceremony.


Total movie nominations

5

Total movie wins

1

Total people nominations

5

Total people wins

1

An Unmarried Woman The Deer Hunter

Most recognized genres

Drama

Drama

4 nominations 1 win
Romance

Romance

3 nominations 0 win
War

War

2 nominations 1 win

Most Nominations

Paul Mazursky

1 nomination

All Feature Film Winners and Nominees – 31st Directors Guild of America Awards 1979

Explore the full list of winners and nominees for the Feature Film category at the 31st Directors Guild of America Awards 1979. Find out which films and performances earned critical acclaim in this prestigious awards category.


All Winners and Nominees – Full 31st Directors Guild of America Awards Awards 1979 Category Breakdown

Explore the complete list of winners and nominees from the 31st Directors Guild of America Awards Awards 1979. Browse every award category including Best Picture, Best Director, acting honors, technical awards, and more – all in one place.

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