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, honoring the best in

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for

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, were announced on March 22, 1986. The ceremony was hosted by

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and Jeanne Lucas. It was held at 385 North, a restaurant in

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Winners and nominees

M Emmet Walsh at the 2009 Tribeca Film Festival

Films with multiple nominations and awards

Special Distinction Award

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References

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1985 Spirit Awards
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36 Years of Nominees and Winners
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Winners and nominees

Films with multiple nominations and awards

Special Distinction Award

See also

References

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