| Academy Award Nominations and Winners: |
| Best Picture |
| Best Director: Michael Cacoyannis |
| Best Actor: Anthony Quinn |
| ✓ | Best Supporting Actress: Lila Kedrova |
| Best Adapted Screenplay: Michael Cacoyannis |
| ✓ | Best Cinematography (Black & White): Walter Lassally |
| ✓ | Best Art Direction (Black & White): Vassilis Photopoulos |
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| Golden Globe Nominations: |
| Best Picture (Drama) |
| Best Director: Michael Cacoyannis |
| Best Actor (Drama): Anthony Quinn |
| Best Supporting Actress: Lila Kedrova |
| Best Original Score: Mikis Theodorakis |
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| Other Awards: |
| National Board of Review: Best Actor (Quinn) |