23rd Directors Guild of America Awards

The 23rd Directors Guild of America Awards, honoring the outstanding directorial achievements in film and television in 1970, were presented on March 12, 1971, at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California.[1][2] The ceremony was hosted by Hal Kanter.[3] The feature film nominees were announced on February 19, 1971.[4]

Winners and nominees

Film

Feature Film

Franklin J. SchaffnerPatton

Television

Television

Lamont JohnsonMy Sweet Charlie

References

  1. "Schaffner Honored by Directors Guild". Los Angeles Times. March 15, 1971. p. 63. Archived from the original on April 7, 2023. Retrieved July 27, 2025 via Newspapers.com.
  2. "Patton director wins award". The Birmingham News. Associated Press. March 14, 1971. p. 48. Archived from the original on July 27, 2025. Retrieved July 27, 2025 via Newspapers.com.
  3. "TV Scout". News Register. March 27, 1971. p. 16. Archived from the original on July 27, 2025. Retrieved July 27, 2025 via Newspapers.com.
  4. "Five Films to Vie for Guild Award". Los Angeles Times. February 19, 1971. p. 77. Archived from the original on July 27, 2025. Retrieved July 27, 2025 via Newspapers.com.