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39th Directors Guild of America Awards
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39th Directors Guild of America Awards 1987

The 39th Directors Guild of America Awards honored outstanding directorial achievements in film and television for 1986. The ceremony was held on March 7, 1987, at the Sheraton Premiere Hotel in Los Angeles and the nightclub 4D in New York. Feature film nominees were announced on January 28, 1987.

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Highlights of 39th Directors Guild of America Awards 1987 – Best Moments, Winners, Speeches & Red Carpet Recap

Relive the most iconic moments from the 39th Directors Guild of America Awards 1987. Explore top wins, emotional speeches, surprise victories, red carpet fashion, and viral highlights from the 1987 ceremony.


Total movie nominations

5

Total movie wins

1

Total people nominations

5

Total people wins

1

Children of a Lesser God Platoon

Most recognized genres

Drama

Drama

5 nominations 1 win
Romance

Romance

3 nominations 0 win
Comedy

Comedy

2 nominations 0 win

Most Nominations

Randa Haines

1 nomination

All Feature Film Winners and Nominees – 39th Directors Guild of America Awards 1987

Explore the full list of winners and nominees for the Feature Film category at the 39th Directors Guild of America Awards 1987. Find out which films and performances earned critical acclaim in this prestigious awards category.


All Winners and Nominees – Full 39th Directors Guild of America Awards Awards 1987 Category Breakdown

Explore the complete list of winners and nominees from the 39th Directors Guild of America Awards Awards 1987. Browse every award category including Best Picture, Best Director, acting honors, technical awards, and more – all in one place.

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