Academy awards |
| 1958 year 31th |
| Best motion picture of the year | | Nomination |
| Performance by an actor in a leading role | Tony Curtis | Nomination |
| Performance by an actor in a leading role | Sidney Poitier | Nomination |
| Best Supporting Actor | Theodore Bikel | Nomination |
| Best Supporting Actress | Cara Williams | Nomination |
| Achievement in cinematic direction | Stanley Kramer | Nomination |
| Writing Original Screenplay | Nedrick Young/Ned Young/Nathan E. Douglas | Winner |
| Writing Original Screenplay | Harold Jacob Smith | Winner |
| Best Cinematography | Sam Leavitt | Winner |
| Film Editing | Frederic Knudtson | Nomination |
Golden Globe Awards |
| 1958 year 16th |
| Best Motion Picture – Drama | | Winner |
| Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama | Tony Curtis | Nomination |
| Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama | Sidney Poitier | Nomination |
| Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | Cara Williams | Nomination |
| Best Director - Motion Picture | Stanley Kramer | Nomination |