27th Directors Guild of America Awards

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27th Directors Guild of America Awards
DateMarch 15, 1975 (1975-03-15)
CountryUnited States
Presented by Directors Guild of America
Highlights
Best Director Feature Film: The Godfather Part II Francis Ford Coppola
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The 27th Directors Guild of America Awards, honoring the outstanding directorial achievements in film and television in 1974, were presented on March 15, 1975. [1]

Contents

Winners and nominees

Film

Feature Film

Francis Ford Coppola The Godfather Part II

Television

Drama Series

David Friedkin – Kojak for "Cross Your Heart, Hope to Die"

Comedy Series

Hy Averback M*A*S*H for "Alcoholics Unanimous"

Movies for Television and Mini-Series

John Korty The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman

Musical Variety

Roger Englander New York Philharmonic Young People's Concerts for "What Makes a Gershwin Tune a Gershwin Tune?"

Documentary/News

Bill Foster AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to James Cagney

Outstanding Television Director

Honorary Life Member

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References

  1. Champlin, Charles (March 17, 1975). "Coppola Wins Directors Guild Award". Los Angeles Times . p. 61. Archived from the original on February 3, 2024. Retrieved February 3, 2024 via Newspapers.com.