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32nd Directors Guild of America Awards
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32nd Directors Guild of America Awards 1980

The 32nd Directors Guild of America Awards honored outstanding directorial achievements in film and television for 1979. The ceremony was held on March 15, 1980 at the Beverly Hilton, and it marked the first time that an award for commercial directors was presented.

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Highlights of 32nd Directors Guild of America Awards 1980 – Best Moments, Winners, Speeches & Red Carpet Recap

Relive the most iconic moments from the 32nd Directors Guild of America Awards 1980. Explore top wins, emotional speeches, surprise victories, red carpet fashion, and viral highlights from the 1980 ceremony.


Total movie nominations

5

Total movie wins

1

Total people nominations

5

Total people wins

1

Breaking Away Kramer vs. Kramer

Most recognized genres

Drama

Drama

5 nominations 1 win
Comedy

Comedy

2 nominations 0 win
Romance

Romance

2 nominations 0 win

Most Nominations

James Bridges

1 nomination

All Feature Film Winners and Nominees – 32nd Directors Guild of America Awards 1980

Explore the full list of winners and nominees for the Feature Film category at the 32nd Directors Guild of America Awards 1980. Find out which films and performances earned critical acclaim in this prestigious awards category.


All Winners and Nominees – Full 32nd Directors Guild of America Awards Awards 1980 Category Breakdown

Explore the complete list of winners and nominees from the 32nd Directors Guild of America Awards Awards 1980. Browse every award category including Best Picture, Best Director, acting honors, technical awards, and more – all in one place.

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