Academy awards |
| 1960 year 33th |
| Best Supporting Actor | Peter Ustinov | Winner |
| Best Cinematography | Russell Metty | Winner |
| Original Dramatic Score | Alex North | Nomination |
| Best Production Design | Alexander Golitzen | Winner |
| Costume Design | Bill Thomas/William Thomas | Winner |
| Film Editing | Robert Lawrence | Nomination |
Golden Globe Awards |
| 1960 year 18th |
| Best Motion Picture – Drama | | Winner |
| Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama | Laurence Olivier | Nomination |
| Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | Peter Ustinov | Nomination |
| Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | Woody Strode | Nomination |
| Best Director - Motion Picture | Stanley Kubrick | Nomination |
| Best Original Score - Motion Picture | Alex North | Nomination |