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The top film performances of the year were honored during the National Board of Review Gala at Cipriani 42nd Street. The evening paid tribute to Clint Eastwood, who won best director for “American Sniper.” “A Most Violent Year” star Oscar Isaac and “Birdman” star Michael Keaton tied for best actor. Julianne Moore’s performance in “Still Alice” was awarded best actress, Chris Rock took home the spotlight award for “Top Five,” and ‘A Most Violent Year’ was named Best Film.

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“How to Train Your Dragon 2” Producer Bonnie Arnold and Director Dean DeBlois

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Morten Tyldum, Director of “The Imitation Game”

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“The Imitation Game” actor Allen Leech

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Alan Hicks, Director of “Keep on Keepin’ On”

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Dan Krauss, Director of “The Kill Team”

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Dam Fleischner, Director of “Stand Clear”

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“The Imitation Game” actor Graham Moore

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Ramin Bahrani and Steven James

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“Wild Tales” Director Damian Sifron with a guest

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“A Most Violent Year” star Jessica Chastain won best supporting actress

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J.J. Abrams

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Bart Freundlich and Julianne Moore, who won best actress for her role in “Still Alice”

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Julianne Moore

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“A Most Violent Year” star Oscar Issac also won best actor

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America Ferrara

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“Birdman” star Michael Keaton tied for best actor

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Zachary Quinto

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David Oyelow

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Edward Norton took home best supporting actor for his role in “Birdman”

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Clint Eastwood won best director for “American Sniper”

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Emma Heming-Willis and Bruce Willis

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Common

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“Selma” Director Ava SuVernay

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Chris Rock took home the spotlight award for “Top Five”