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38th Directors Guild of America Awards
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38th Directors Guild of America Awards 1986

The 38th Directors Guild of America Awards honored outstanding directorial achievements in film and television for 1985. The ceremony was held on March 8, 1986 at the Beverly Hilton and the Plaza Hotel. Nominees for television categories were announced on January 23, 1986, followed by feature film nominees on January 29, 1986.

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Highlights of 38th Directors Guild of America Awards 1986 – Best Moments, Winners, Speeches & Red Carpet Recap

Relive the most iconic moments from the 38th Directors Guild of America Awards 1986. Explore top wins, emotional speeches, surprise victories, red carpet fashion, and viral highlights from the 1986 ceremony.


Total movie nominations

5

Total movie wins

1

Total people nominations

5

Total people wins

1

The Color Purple The Color Purple

Most recognized genres

Drama

Drama

4 nominations 1 win
Romance

Romance

3 nominations 0 win
Sci-Fi

Sci-Fi

1 nominations 0 win
Sydney Pollack

Most Nominations

Sydney Pollack

1 nomination

All Feature Film Winners and Nominees – 38th Directors Guild of America Awards 1986

Explore the full list of winners and nominees for the Feature Film category at the 38th Directors Guild of America Awards 1986. Find out which films and performances earned critical acclaim in this prestigious awards category.


All Winners and Nominees – Full 38th Directors Guild of America Awards Awards 1986 Category Breakdown

Explore the complete list of winners and nominees from the 38th Directors Guild of America Awards Awards 1986. Browse every award category including Best Picture, Best Director, acting honors, technical awards, and more – all in one place.

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