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40th Directors Guild of America Awards
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40th Directors Guild of America Awards 1988

The 40th Directors Guild of America Awards honored the outstanding directorial achievements in film and television for 1987. The ceremony was held on March 12, 1988 at the Beverly Hilton and the Plaza Hotel. Feature film nominees were announced on February 1, 1988 and television nominees on February 8, 1988.

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Highlights of 40th Directors Guild of America Awards 1988 – Best Moments, Winners, Speeches & Red Carpet Recap

Relive the most iconic moments from the 40th Directors Guild of America Awards 1988. Explore top wins, emotional speeches, surprise victories, red carpet fashion, and viral highlights from the 1988 ceremony.


Total movie nominations

5

Total movie wins

1

Total people nominations

5

Total people wins

1

Fatal Attraction The Last Emperor

Most recognized genres

Drama

Drama

5 nominations 1 win
History

History

2 nominations 1 win
Comedy

Comedy

2 nominations 0 win
Adrian Lyne

Most Nominations

Adrian Lyne

1 nomination

All Feature Film Winners and Nominees – 40th Directors Guild of America Awards 1988

Explore the full list of winners and nominees for the Feature Film category at the 40th Directors Guild of America Awards 1988. Find out which films and performances earned critical acclaim in this prestigious awards category.


All Winners and Nominees – Full 40th Directors Guild of America Awards Awards 1988 Category Breakdown

Explore the complete list of winners and nominees from the 40th Directors Guild of America Awards Awards 1988. Browse every award category including Best Picture, Best Director, acting honors, technical awards, and more – all in one place.

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