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Writers Guild of America Awards
 
Annual awards given out for outstanding achievements in film, TV, or radio writing since 1949. In 2004, the show was broadcast on television for the first time in its history. Simultaneous awards ceremonies are held in New York City and Los Angeles by the Writers Guild of America, East and Writers Guild of America, West, respectively.
 
 
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Pick of the Litter 1970
Woodstock
(1970)  R
Step into the way-back machine and return to the times of luv, peace, and understanding. Powerful chronicle of the great 1969 Woodstock rock concert celebrates the music and lifestyle of the late '60s. More than 400,000 spectators withstood lack of privacy, bathrooms, parking, and food while wallowing in the mud ... more
Tristana
(1970)  PG
Allegorical tale of a beautiful girl (Deneuve) who moves in with a hypocritical benefactor following the death of her mother. She is quickly exploited and seduced by the one who would protect her, but runs away with an artist in pursuit of love. Searing in its commentary on Catholicism, death, ... more
M*A*S*H
(1970)  R
Hilarious, irreverent, and well-cast black comedy about a group of surgeons and nurses at a Mobile Army Surgical Hospital in Korea. The horror of war is set in counterpoint to their need to create havoc with episodic late-night parties, practical jokes, and sexual antics. An all-out anti-war festival, highlighted by ... more
Five Easy Pieces
(1970)  R
Nicholson's superb acting brings to life this character study of a talented musician who has given up a promising career and now works on the oil rigs. After a few years he returns home to attempt one last communication with his dying father and perhaps, reconcile himself with his fear ... more

Writers Guild of America: The WGA Awards 1970
 
 
The Out-of-Towners
Best Original screenplay
 
(Winner) The Out-of-Towners
(1970) G 

Nominees:
No Nominees Under this category
 
 

 
I Never Sang for My Father
Best Adapted screenplay
 

Nominees:
No Nominees Under this category
 
 

 
M*A*S*H
Best Adapted screenplay
 
(Winner) M*A*S*H
(1970) R 

Nominees:
No Nominees Under this category
 
 

 
Patton
Best Original screenplay
 
(Winner) Patton
(1970) PG \"\"

Nominees:
No Nominees Under this category
 
 


 
 
 
 
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