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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 1976
Small Change
(1976)  PG
Pudgy, timid Desmouceaux and scruffy, neglected Goldman lead a whole pack of heartwarming tykes. A realistically and tenderly portrayed testament to the great director's belief in childhood as a "state of grace." Criticized for sentimentality, "Small Change" followed Truffaut's gloomy "The Story of Adele H." Steven Spielberg suggested the English ... more
Seven Beauties
(1976
Very dark war comedy about a small-time Italian crook in Naples with seven ugly sisters to support. He survives a German prison camp and much else; unforgettably, he seduces the ugly commandant of his camp to save his own life. Good acting and tight direction.
The Outlaw Josey Wales
(1976)  PG
Eastwood plays a farmer with a motive for revenge--his family was killed by Union guerillas, and he was betrayed and hunted. His desire to play the lone killer is, however, tempered by his need for family and friends. He kills plenty, but in the end finds peace. Considered one of ... more
Harlan County, U.S.A.
(1976)  PG
The emotions of 180 coal mining families are seen up close in this classic documentary about their struggle to win a United Mine Workers contract in Kentucky. Award-winning documentary.

Writers Guild of America: The WGA Awards 1976
 
 
The Bad News Bears
Best Original screenplay
 
(Winner) The Bad News Bears
(1976) PG 

Nominees:
No Nominees Under this category
 
 

 
The Pink Panther Strikes Again
Best Adapted screenplay
 

Nominees:
No Nominees Under this category
 
 

 
All the President's Men
Best Adapted screenplay
 

Nominees:
No Nominees Under this category
 
 

 
Network
Best Original screenplay
 
(Winner) Network
(1976) R \"\"

Nominees:
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