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33rd Directors Guild of America Awards
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33rd Directors Guild of America Awards 1981

The 33rd Directors Guild of America Awards honored outstanding directorial achievements in film and television for 1980. The ceremony was held on March 14, 1981 at the Beverly Hilton, with television nominees announced on February 10, 1981.

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Highlights of 33rd Directors Guild of America Awards 1981 – Best Moments, Winners, Speeches & Red Carpet Recap

Relive the most iconic moments from the 33rd Directors Guild of America Awards 1981. Explore top wins, emotional speeches, surprise victories, red carpet fashion, and viral highlights from the 1981 ceremony.


Total movie nominations

5

Total movie wins

1

Total people nominations

5

Total people wins

1

Coal Miner's Daughter Ordinary People

Most recognized genres

Drama

Drama

5 nominations 1 win
Biography

Biography

3 nominations 0 win
Music

Music

1 nominations 0 win

Most Nominations

Richard Rush

1 nomination

All Feature Film Winners and Nominees – 33rd Directors Guild of America Awards 1981

Explore the full list of winners and nominees for the Feature Film category at the 33rd Directors Guild of America Awards 1981. Find out which films and performances earned critical acclaim in this prestigious awards category.


All Winners and Nominees – Full 33rd Directors Guild of America Awards Awards 1981 Category Breakdown

Explore the complete list of winners and nominees from the 33rd Directors Guild of America Awards Awards 1981. Browse every award category including Best Picture, Best Director, acting honors, technical awards, and more – all in one place.

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