Cannes Film Festival
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Cannes Film Festival | Gary Cooper Award | Won |
Directors Guild of America
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Directors Guild of America | Best Director | Daniel Petrie | Nominated |
Golden Globes
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Hollywood Foreign Press Association | Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama | Sidney Poitier | Nominated |
| 1961 | Hollywood Foreign Press Association | Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama | Claudia McNeil | Nominated |
National Board of Review
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | National Board of Review | Best Supporting Actress | Ruby Dee | Won |
