Academy awards |
| 1960 year 33th |
| Best motion picture of the year | | Nomination |
| Performance by an actor in a leading role | Trevor Howard | Nomination |
| Best Supporting Actress | Mary Ure | Nomination |
| Achievement in cinematic direction | Jack Cardiff | Nomination |
| Best Cinematography | Freddie Francis | Winner |
| Best Art Direction (Black-and-White) | | Nomination |
| Writing Adapted Screenplay | Gavin Lambert | Nomination |
Golden Globe Awards |
| 1960 year 18th |
| Best Motion Picture – Drama | | Nomination |
| Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama | Trevor Howard | Nomination |
| Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama | Dean Stockwell | Nomination |
| Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | Mary Ure | Nomination |
| Best Director - Motion Picture | Jack Cardiff | Winner |