The 29th Golden Globe Awards, honoring the best in film and television for 1971 films, were held on February 6, 1972.
Gene Hackman – The French Connection
William Friedkin – The French Connection
The Policeman (HaShoter Azulai) • Israel
"Shaft" – Isaac Hayes
"Life Is What You Make It" – Kotch
The Hospital – Paddy Chayefsky
Ben Johnson – The Last Picture Show
Ann-Margret – Carnal Knowledge