Academy awards |
| 1961 year 34th |
| Best motion picture of the year | | Nomination |
| Performance by an actor in a leading role | Paul Newman | Nomination |
| Performance by an actress in a leading role | Piper Laurie | Nomination |
| Best Supporting Actor | Jackie Gleason | Nomination |
| Best Supporting Actor | George C. Scott | Nomination |
| Achievement in cinematic direction | Robert Rossen | Nomination |
| Best Cinematography | Eugen Schüfftan/Eugen Schufftan/Eugene Schuftan | Winner |
| Best Art Direction (Black-and-White) | Harry Horner | Winner |
| Best Art Direction (Black-and-White) | Gene Callahan | Winner |
| Writing Adapted Screenplay | Sidney Carroll | Nomination |
| Writing Adapted Screenplay | Robert Rossen | Nomination |
Golden Globe Awards |
| 1961 year 19th |
| Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama | Paul Newman | Nomination |
| Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | George C. Scott | Nomination |
| Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | Jackie Gleason | Nomination |