35th Writers Guild of America Awards


The 35th Writers Guild of America Awards honored the best television, and film writers of 1982. Winners were announced in 1983.

Winners & Nominees

Film

Winners are listed first highlighted in boldface.

  • Tootsie, Written by Larry Gelbart and Murrya Schisgal; Story by Don McGuire and Larry Gelbart
  • * Diner, Written by Barry Levinson
  • * My Favorite Year, Written by Norman Steinberg and Dennis Palumbo; Story by Dennis Palumbo
  • Missing, Screenplay by Costa-Gavras and Donald E. Stewart; Based on the book by Thomas Hauser
  • * Sophie's Choice, Screenplay by Alan J. Pakula; Based on the novel by William Styron
  • * The Verdict, Screenplay by David Mamet; Based on the novel by Barry Reed
  • * The World According to Garp, Screenplay by Steve Tesich; Based on the novel by John Irving
  • Victor Victoria, Screenplay by Blake Edwards; Based on the concept by Hans Hoemburg, and the 1933 script by Reinhold Schünzel
  • * Fast Times at Ridgemont High, Screenplay by Cameron Crowe; Based on his book

    • Television

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