Academy awards |
| 1964 year 37th |
| Best motion picture of the year | | Nomination |
| Performance by an actor in a leading role | Anthony Quinn | Nomination |
| Best Supporting Actress | Lila Kedrova | Winner |
| Achievement in cinematic direction | Mihalis Kakogiannis/Michael Cacoyannis/Michalis Cacoyiannis | Nomination |
| Best Cinematography | Walter Lassally | Winner |
| Best Art Direction (Black-and-White) | | Winner |
| Writing Adapted Screenplay | Mihalis Kakogiannis/Michael Cacoyannis/Michalis Cacoyiannis | Nomination |
Golden Globe Awards |
| 1964 year 22th |
| Best Motion Picture – Drama | | Nomination |
| Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama | Anthony Quinn | Nomination |
| Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | Lila Kedrova | Nomination |
| Best Director - Motion Picture | Mihalis Kakogiannis/Michael Cacoyannis/Michalis Cacoyiannis | Nomination |
| Best Original Score - Motion Picture | Mikis Theodorakis | Nomination |