1977 Academy Awards – Directing Winner and Nominees

Rocky

John G. Avildsen

A small-time boxer gets a supremely rare chance to fight a heavy-weight champion in a bout in which he strives to go the distance for his self-respect.

All the President’s Men

Alan J. Pakula

Face to Face

Ingmar Bergman

Network

Sidney Lumet

Seven Beauties

Lina Wertmüller