Academy awards |
| 1970 year 43th |
| Best motion picture of the year | | Winner |
| Performance by an actor in a leading role | George C. Scott | Winner |
| Achievement in cinematic direction | Franklin J. Schaffner | Winner |
| Writing Original Screenplay | Francis Ford Coppola | Winner |
| Writing Original Screenplay | Edmund H. North | Winner |
| Best Cinematography | Fred J.Koenekamp | Nomination |
| Original Dramatic Score | Jerry Goldsmith | Nomination |
| Visual Effects | Alex Weldon | Nomination |
| Best Sound | Douglas O. Williams /Douglas Williams | Winner |
| Best Production Design | Urie McCleary | Winner |
| Best Production Design | Gil Parrondo | Winner |
| Film Editing | Hugh S. Fowler /Hugh Fowler | Winner |
Golden Globe Awards |
| 1970 year 28th |
| Best Motion Picture – Drama | | Nomination |
| Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama | George C. Scott | Winner |
| Best Director - Motion Picture | | Nomination |